Managerial and Organizational Communication, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program in Managerial and Organizational Communication will be able to:

Develop a sophisticated understanding of communication as the negotiation of meaning.
Display communication competence both verbally and nonverbally in interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural contexts.
Formulate a thesis, organize a complex idea, and support it with appropriate evidence using proper grammar and punctuation.
Demonstrate an ability to present themselves in a professional manner including resume, interview skills, and presentations.
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to work collaboratively in a group.
Analyze and conduct original communication research (quantitative and qualitative) using scholarly journals, data bases, and collecting and analyzing empirical data.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic theoretical concepts relative to organizational behavior including scientific management, systems theory, and organizational culture.
Integrate a Christian perspective of values and ethics in their communication in interpersonal, small group organizational and intercultural contexts.
Develop an awareness of multiple approaches to leadership and develop a personal leadership philosophy.

Lower-Division Core Requirements

COM 1090 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM 2020 - Small Group Communication (3)
COM 2065 - Introduction to Empirical Research in Communication (3)
ACC 2000 - Principles of Accounting for Non-Business Majors (3)
ECO 1000 - Survey of Economics (GE) (3) **
OR
ECO 1001 - Principles of Macroeconomics (GE) (3) **
OR
ECO 1002 - Principles of Microeconomics (GE) (3) **

Lower-division units: 15 units

Note(s):

**Meets a general education requirement.

All majors take COM 1000 (3) or COM 2031 (3) as an additional general education requirement.

Upper-Division Core Requirements

COM 3030 - Persuasion (3)
COM 3040 - Organizational Communication (3)
COM 3045 - Management Communication (3)
COM 4021 - Internship in Communication (3)
COM 4022 - Portfolio Construction (1)
COM 4065 - Communication Theories and Research (3)
COM 4085 - Communication, Values, and Society (2)

Total: 18 Units

Take one (1) course from the following:

COM 2060 - Advanced Public and Professional Speaking (3)
WRI 3065 - Writing for Professional Careers (3)

Take one (1) course from the following:

COM 3090 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)
COM 4050 - Communication Training and Development (2)

Take two (2) courses from the following options (selections must include at least 2 different courses AND 6 units total):

COM 3065 - Intercultural Communication (3)
COM 4090 - Special Studies in Communication (1-3) 3 Units required
COM 4092 - Independent Study (1-3)
BUS 3040 - Real Estate Principles and Practices (3)
BUS 4075 - Sustainability in Action (3)
BUS 4080 - International Business (3)
FIN 3035 - Business Finance (3)
FIN 4015 - Investments (3)
MKT 3032 - Principles of Marketing (3)
MKT 3034 - Professional Selling and Sales Management (3)
MKT 3036 - Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
MGT 3074 - Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 3082 - Applied Entrepreneurship (3)
MGT 4070 - Nonprofit Organization Management (3)
HON 4098 - Honors Project I (2) AND
HON 4099 - Honors Project II (1) (counts as one course)

Upper-Division Units: 29-30

Total Units Required for Major: 44-45 *

*Depending on specific courses selected and not including units counted toward general education requirements.

+The BA in Managerial and Organizational Communication is an approved program under PLNU’s WASC Regional Accreditation. Since it is not a business major, it is not an Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) approved program.