CMNS 4531 - Organizational Communication

Delivery Online, self-paced

Course Description

Students examine the theory and practice of organizational communications, which includes an overview of different models of organizational communication and management, a review of common problems and dilemmas in this field, and consideration of a variety of internal publications. Students learn problem-solving strategies unique to a variety of organizations.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of and discuss the theories and methods of organizational communications.
Examine and evaluate different models of organizational communication and management.
Think critically about the challenges and issues of organizational communication practices and standpoints.
Evaluate and solve communication problems in a variety of contexts including professional and interpersonal.

Course topics

CMNS 4531: Organizational Communication includes the following five modules and associated topics:
Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Communication
Module 2: Individual Communications
Module 3: Digital Culture
Module 4: Mass Communication
Module 5: Corporate Communications

Required text and materials

There is no textbook for this course.

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam. The following table illustrates how your final grade will be determined for this course.

Online Post 1	5%
Assignment 1: Short Analysis Response 1	10%
Online Quiz	15%
Assignment 2: Short Analysis Response 2	10%
Assignment 3: Organizational Strategic Report	25%
Online Post 2	5%
Final Exam *	30%
Total	100%

* Mandatory

Prerequisites

None.

Recommended requisite(s)

Completion of 45 credits (any discipline).

Exclusions

CMNS 4530 : Organizational Communication

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Organizational Communication

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3 credits

Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.