Did you know that people who are most successful in their work are those with excellent interpersonal communication skills? Business executives rate the ability to use skills such as listening, problem solving, teamwork and making public presentations in different work situations among the most important factors for upward mobility. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management teaches you the tools and theory you need to pursue an exciting range of careers that revolve around the dynamics of human relationships in different work settings.
The program combines social sciences coursework with training in professional communication skills. Nationally recognized scholars offer courses in each of the areas of emphasis. Students may also complete internships and must apply what they have learned in a final capstone course.

• Checklist for Health and Mediation valid beginning Fall, 2010
• Checklist for Organizational Communication and Leadership valid beginning Fall, 2010

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• Checklist for Health Communication valid through Fall, 2010
• Checklist for Intercultural Communication valid through Fall, 2010
• Checklist for Mediation valid through Fall, 2010
• Checklist for Organizational Communication valid through Fall, 2010
• Checklist for Relational Communication valid through Fall, 2010

Why major in Communication Management?

A major in communication management can prepare students for a variety of careers involving organizational consulting, health care advocacy, dispute resolution, and management of communication divisions of major companies. Organizations need people who are sensitive to communication problems and can use their expertise to mediate disputes. Health-care organizations seek employees with sensitivity to doctor-patient communication and appreciation for the cultural context in which health communication takes place. Corporations seek specialists in team-building and leadership, aspects of the communication management major. Expertise in communication management should also be helpful to those who want to apply their expertise to solving social problems and improving quality of life in Northeast Ohio.

More career information can be found here.

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