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BA in Organizational Communication
Why are some business climates more productive than others? What variables contribute to create a harmonious working environment? Communication is the backbone of every "corporate culture," in public and private, for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
In Marylhurst's Organizational Communication degree program, students explore how communication affects organizational structure and change. Through the study of business management, intercultural communication and organizational psychology, students examine how culture is created, maintained and influenced in any organization. Learn the traditional functions of management – planning, organizing, leading and controlling – and the roles of moral code and ethics in managerial decision making.
Graduates of the BA in Organizational Communication program will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in at least two settings, including organizational, small group or electronically mediated;
- Recognize business trends transforming the work environment and understand how change comes about in organizations;
- Apply communication concepts to business and management practices; and
- Develop solutions to specific problems in organizational communication.
Outstanding Faculty
Faculty in the Organizational Communication program are practicing professionals with advanced degrees. They are gifted educators, sharing the knowledge and skills they use daily in their careers. You will benefit from their experience and connections in the industry.
Career Paths
A major in Organizational Communication is an excellent choice for individuals with on-the-job experience who wish to deepen their understanding of how organizations work and improve their flexibility and confidence in the workplace. The principles of organizational communication apply to a variety of for-profit and nonprofit industries, including business and high technology, public relations and advertising, social and human services, government and education.
Individuals preparing for a career change, such as moving to a larger organization, transferring from production to service work, or being promoted to a supervisor or middle-management position, are ideal candidates for this program.
The Organizational Communication program also provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in business administration (MBA) or organizational communication.