Bachelor of Science in Communication - Organizational Communication

Help organizations work better through communication

Launch your career with the Organizational Communication track of the B.S. in Communication from Indiana University Southeast. Good communication helps people work together, solve problems, and build strong teams. In the Organizational Communication track at IU Southeast, you’ll learn how to use communication to make workplaces more positive and productive.

You’ll explore how communication helps organizations:

  • Create a healthy work culture
  • Keep employees informed and motivated
  • Settle disagreements
  • Support teamwork and leadership
  • Share important messages during a crisis
  • Work smoothly across departments and with the public

This degree gives you specialized skills that employers are looking for, like writing clearly, speaking with confidence, and solving problems with others, which can help you succeed in many types of careers. You’ll be ready to contribute to charting the path of an organization.

Study and solve real-world communication issues

At IUS, you’ll blend communication theory with practical experience. You’ll look at real-world examples, learn how to handle workplace problems, and discover how to communicate with and motivate different types of people. You’ll also explore how tools like email, video, and social media shape the way people communicate at work, and how companies present themselves to others.

Learn how to make a powerful impact on an organization

The Organizational Communication track at IU Southeast provides you with the skills you need to make a major impact at an organization. You’ll learn from faculty who know what it’s like to communicate effectively in business and nonprofits. They’ll help you grow your skills and prepare you to be a confident communicator.

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Career information

Many employers need people who can solve problems and share ideas clearly. This degree can lead to jobs such as:

  • Corporate Communication Specialist
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Communication Consultant
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Nonprofit or Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Employee Recruiter
  • Business Owner or Entrepreneur
  • Department Administrator

Degree information

120 credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
Hybrid (combination of in-person and online classes)

Degree requirements

Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific degree requirements.

Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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