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Areas of Concentration

Center for Management Communication

The centrality of effective communication to the success of business and industrial organizations has long been recognized. Students selecting this concentration seek to develop a depth of understanding of communication theory, practice and skill in written and oral communication; the ability to communicate strategically in the technological world; and techniques to marshal the resources of the business organization for maximum efficiency in day-to-day communication. Variations in a student's choice of business courses are possible and should be discussed with business advisors.

Business Communication Concentration

Required courses for this Concentrationunits
BUCO 445Oral Communication in Business4
BUCO 485Business Communication Management4

Select two additional business courses for the Concentration (MOR 431 and MKT 450 are strongly suggested):units
BUCO 333Communication in the Working World -- Managing Diversity and Conflict 4
MKT 450Consumer Behavior and Marketing4
MOR 431Interpersonal Competence and Development4
MOR 469Negotiation and Persuasion4

Additional non-business electives may be used as free elective