Overview

 In this Organizational and Professional Communication from Penn State World Campus you can learn to use communication concepts, principles, theories, and perspectives to aid in vital decision-making and problem-solving processes. You will focus on the value of research methods to reinforce ethical practices so you can acquire the skills to effectively create and present reliable information.

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Professional Communication curriculum provides a solid foundation in preparing you to generate messages that are appropriate to their audience, purpose, and context. This includes not only written but also oral communication to help you develop professional texts in a variety of genres. For global businesses and organizations, in particular, these communication skills are highly valued; acquiring this could help you advance your career in any number of fields.

Careers

As a graduate of the BA OPC degree program, you can prepare for positions such as:

• communications consultant

• human resources manager

• public information officer

• market researcher

• mediation specialist

• public relations manager

• rhetorician/rhetorical consultant