Organisational Communication

This unit is a study of organisational communications, using a functional model to bridge between major contemporary areas of theorising about organisational communications (e.g. the communicative constitution of organisations, ambidextrous leadership, space and place); and the capability to bring agentive behaviours in this arena. We locate our topics in a dialectic between the disciplinary and specialist themes of Organisational Communications and the emerging challenges and arenas of communications practice in present realities.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: COM502
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

RES401 - Postgraduate Research and Writing or 40 credit points

Awards offering Organisational Communication

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Demonstrate broad understanding of literature in organisational communication;
Demonstrate ability to critically engage with organisational communication theory and apply it to practical context;
Demonstrate ability to critically analyse an existing organisational structure/communication plan and propose means of improvement based on theory and broader literature.

Subject Content

Introduction to theories, functions, ethics and practices
Organisational cultures and team dynamics
Formal and informal communication
Employee engagement, leadership and change
Public relations, legal issues and managing communication in the media
Internal and external communication campaigns

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Reading Reflections (20%)
Group Multi-Media Presentation (35%)
Essay (45%)

Prescribed Text

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