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COMMS 360

Communication Management Principles and Theory

Communications College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Management principles and theory, emphasizing responsible management benefiting organizations and their stakeholders. Approaches may include crisis communication, media or agency management, and programming.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Major or minor status

Note

Students are expected to attend the first day of class; failure to do so may adversely affect grades.

Title

Management Actions and Culture

Learning Outcome

Students should identify how to enhance their personal contribution to an organization by understanding management actions and culture.

Title

Management Tools and Practices

Learning Outcome

Students should understand various management activities in an organization and learn to apply related technology, tools and practices.

Title

Effective Group Work

Learning Outcome

Students should learn to work effectively in groups within an increasingly complex organizational environment.

Title

Media Economics

Learning Outcome

Students should think critically to understand media economics, including the impact of changes in the economy on media organizations and strategic decisions.

Title

Leadership Styles and Approaches

Learning Outcome

Students should understand leadership styles and approaches to people management. Define a set of leadership principles that you will practice in your career based on your values, ethics and philosophy.