MGT 4010 - Supervisory and Employee Communications

Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with the range of communication issues a manager may face in the future. Issues on how to write and speak effectively and devise a successful communications strategy as well as how to make the best use of telecommunications technology will be explored in this course. Through readings, case studies and application, the student will study such areas as handling feedback, managing meetings, communicating change, communicating with diverse populations and external audiences. Special focus on how to use communications to achieve organizational goals, how to adapt their communications to the specific needs of their audiences, and how to prepare for intercultural communications challenges.

Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program