Details for COM502 Organisational Communication

Effective communication is key to leadership, discover how to bridge the gap between major contemporary areas of theorising about organisational communications and the strategies that work.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: COM502
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• RES401 – Postgraduate Research and Writing or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate broad understanding of literature in organisational communication;
2. Demonstrate ability to critically engage with organisational communication theory and apply it to practical context;
3. 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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