Communication: Organizational Communication Emphasis

Studying Organizational Communication at Weber State

Weber State’s organizational communication emphasis focuses on the messages and channels of communication used by people and organizations. This emphasis is a good fit for students who want to explore how people communicate across cultures and within their organizations.

Organizational Communication Highlights

In the organizational communication emphasis, you’re encouraged to work closely with faculty members. You will have the option to work on a capstone project that you can add to your job-hunting portfolio.

Natalie Slater

Class of 2015 (BS), 2016 (MPC)

“I wanted to focus on the training/development and business aspect of communications. I loved being able to take courses not only in communications, but also in the business school, because it gave me a broader range of knowledge.”

What You’ll Learn at Weber

In the organizational communication program, you can select one of three interdisciplinary tracks to pursue:

Generalist
Technical writing
Training and development

You’ll gain a strong base of knowledge in workplace communication topics, including:

Listening and interviewing
Small group leadership
Public speaking
Public relations

What You Can Do After Weber

Graduating with an emphasis in organizational communication gives you a strong foundation in how communication works across cultures and groups, and a thorough understanding of how different communication channels impact the way we communicate with each other.

Graduates are prepared to enter many different fields; specific job titles include:

Health services manager
Human resource administrator
Recruiter
Community outreach director

Career & Salary Outlook

Common careers for organizational communication graduates in the U.S. and Utah
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