Managerial Communication

Catalog description

This course will train business leaders to both understand and skillfullyapply effective communication in their respective spheres of influence. In doing so, it will attendto the broad possibilities and constraints that individuals and groups face within local, national,and globalizing business contexts. The class covers advanced, cutting-edge knowledge fortranslating complex material in oral and written communication, techniques to increasecomfort, confidence, and persuasiveness across a variety of corporate settings, and bestpractices in leadership communication, group styles, and audience interaction. This courseemploys a problem-based focus, following a workshop/lab format with assignments that buildupon one another for the application of theory and refinement of skills.