Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be familiar with government, social, and business organizations and will have an understanding of how information exchange is fundamental to their operation.

Graduates will have:

• Knowledge of both the fundamental and advanced concepts related to human communication and interaction and an ability to communicate successfully (written and oral discourse).
• The ability to use computer-mediated technology to manage the processes required for information retrieval and dispersal.
• Knowledge of the mass media and the information society, including information technology, telecommunications, public policy, publishing, and the cultural industries.
• Knowledge of government, social, and business organizations and an understanding of how information exchange is fundamental to the operation of these.
• An understanding of the management of communication industries and of internal and external corporate communications (public relations, advertising, marketing).
• An understanding of culture, international and intercultural communication, negotiation and conflict management. An ability to communicate effectively in diverse and difficult circumstances.