Communication Management and Leadership

Course aim

To build on the knowledge that students gain in introductory and developed courses by examining historical and emerging theoretical constructs, philosophies and approaches to management and leadership, and critically analysing the relationship of these approaches with the practice of organisational communication.

Course content

Students will expand on their knowledge of organisational complexity, culture, climate, and structures and their relationship to communication. Using this knoweldge, they will learn how change management, communication leadership and organisational behaviour impact on contemporary public relations practice. Skills in group work will be extended to include leadership of communication teams and project management. Students will prepare for their capstone course in industry placement.

Textbook(s)

Miller, Katherine 2012, Organizational communication, 6th ed, Wadsworth

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 2066	Corporate and International Public Relations
COMM 2068	Public Relations Issues and Crisis Management

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 1 week
Seminar	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x 1 session
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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