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Business Communications Courses
Below is a list of Business Communications courses offered by Stevenson University. To earn a degree in Business Communications, students must also complete coursework in other areas. To view a complete listing of all course requirements for the Business Communications degree, please see the University catalog.
CM 101
Public Speaking
Focuses on the development of skills in the
writing and presenting of various types of
speeches. Students will practice and deliver
extemporaneous, impromptu, and special occasion
speeches with the goals to inform, persuade, and
entertain audiences. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 115
Interpersonal Communications
This course emphasizes a connection between theory
and practice to comprehensively view the concepts
and research in dyadic interpersonal
communication. Students improve upon a wide range
of interpersonal skills to apply these to
personal, social, and workplace relationships. In
addition, issues of cultural diversity, ethics,
technology, and power are covered. Fall semester.
Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 211
Intercultural Communications
This course emphasizes a connection between
communication theory and practice in multicultural
contexts. Spring semester. Three credits.
(10 Nov 2006)
CM 255
Small Group Communication
This course critically examines theories, research, and case studies of small group and team communication. Students engage in exercises that help them to move from theoretical discussions into application and experience of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: CM 101. Spring semester. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 260
Professional Communication
This course focuses on practice in effective speaking and writing within the contexts of business and the professions. Prerequisite: CM business and the professions. Prerequisite: CM 101. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 310
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Conflict is viewed as inevitable and mainly productive in this course. Students will examine definitions of conflict and develop knowledge and skills to recognize and manage conflict. Through theory, case studies, and practice, students will be given the opportunity to understand conflict in various contexts, for example, within themselves, in relationships, and in organizations. Prerequisite: CM 101. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 390
Organizational Communication
This course explores the connections between
organizing and communication. Organizational
communication will be introduced to students at
philosophical, theoretical, and practical levels
through discussions, papers, oral presentations,
and group projects. Topics to be covered include,
but are not limited to, supervisor-employee
communication, networks, leadership, power,
organizational cultures, and diversity in
organizational processes. Prerequisite: CM 260.
Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 401
Senior Level Business Communications Internship
Seniors will perform 120 hours of supervised and approved internship experience in an external setting through the course of one semester. Students will be required to keep a daily working journal, write several short papers, and participate in a final presentation. Prerequisites: senior status, site approval, and 15 credits of courses in the field of business or communications as appropriate. Three credits. (10 Nov 2006)
CM 402
Special Topics
Rotates concepts covering various aspects of communications that build upon and extend ideas addressed in the existing communications courses. Topics will vary but may included communication in the media, psychology of advertising, gender differences in communication, and the politics of communication. Prerequisite: CM 101
Offered as needed. (10 Nov 2006)
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