Richard Dool
Teaching Professor
Director of Master of Communication and Media Program
richard.dool@rutgers.edu
Strategic and Leadership Communication Specialization
The Strategic and Leadership Communication specialization within the Master of Communication and Media program emphasizes theory-informed, research-based study of organizational process, structure, and interaction, as well as the use of new communication technologies in organizational and societal contexts. This specialization prepares students for careers in leadership, corporate communication, advocacy, consulting, training, management, and social media.
Requirements for Strategic and Leadership Communication
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As part of the Master of Communication and Media program, all Strategic Organizational and Leadership Communication students are required to complete:
- 17:194:508 E-Portfolio*
- 17:194:548 Communication Ethics
- 17:194:513 MCM Graduate Experience (0 credit/tuition course, three 3-hour live workshops)
- 17:194:5XX Communication Research (514) or Media Research (556)
- 17:194:519 Capstone Seminar
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Students may take any Master of Communication and Media course related to their research interests. Any combination of courses can count toward electives. Students do not need to stay within a track for fulfillment of electives. Students may apply up to six credits from outside of SC&I (including those transferred in and approved by the Program Director from other Universities).
The following are recommended for Strategic and Leadership Communication:
- 17:194:512 Communication and Technology
- 17:194:516 Service, Advocacy and Impact
- 17:194:518 Persuasion and Advocacy
- 17:194:525 Internships
- 17:194:541 Organizational Decision Making
- 17:194:559 Organizational Change and Communication
- 17:194:542 Interorganizational Relationships and Stakeholder Communication
- 17:194:544 Organizational Cultures and Diversity
- 17:194:546 Social Media
- 17:194:572 Non-Profit Organizations
- 17:194:577 Creating Social Impact
- 17:194:580 Crisis Communication
- 17:194:592 Digital Advocacy and Persuasion
- 17:194:593 Globalization, Media and Social Change
Other potential electives
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A special topics course gives you the chance to explore unique or emerging subjects while shaping your studies to match your interests. With an interdisciplinary approach, these courses offer interactive, hands-on learning experiences that can boost your research skills and career preparation.
Example Courses:
- 5XX Topics: Multiculturalism and Leadership: Communication Perspectives
- 5XX Topics: Leadership Communication
- 5XX Topics: Leaderocity: Leading at the Speed of Now
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