Organizational and Professional Communication
Have you reached the point in your career where a master's degree is a necessary choice to reach the next level in your profession? Do you need to develop a specialized set of skills to excel in your position, address an area of interest, or change careers? Whether you are currently a communication professional or not, communication is at the core of your daily activities. It is well known that career success across many industries is dependent upon effective verbal and written interactions with co-workers, other organizational, professional, or personal audiences, and across social networks.
The Organizational and Professional Communication program at the University of Denver’s college of professional and continuing studies, University College, is designed to provide a foundational background for ethical, real-time and applied knowledge and skills in a wide range of communication professions. The program's curriculum emphasizes a balance of theory, principles, and practice to generate focused outcomes. Faculty-led discussions, project-based learning, case studies, research, and cooperative study provide the strategic insight to effectively and immediately apply what you've learned.
The program prepares students for a variety of careers, some of which include training, consulting, organizational development, corporate communication, community relations, public affairs, government affairs, institutional advancement, advocacy, conflict mediation, media relations, meeting facilitation, coaching, and marketing. It further strengthens skills and enhances effectiveness within sales, business development, office management/administration, human resource administration, legislative, and other professions.
Our engaging and interactive learning environment, filled with a diverse population of professionals who value their educational experience, ensures the development of effective communication skills, critical and creative thinking, strategic and tactical decision making, and global awareness.
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Outcomes for Organizational and Professional Communication
Graduates of the Master of Professional Studies in Organizational and Professional Communication will be able to:
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills across organizational, professional, and social settings
Utilize knowledge of theoretical foundations and applied techniques to expand one's comfort level with communication choices across settings
Display critical thinking processes: analyze, understand, and evaluate communication within organizations and as part of external professional situations
Understand and model principals of ethical and professional behavior as communication specialists
Utilize creativity in constructing, assessing, and/or managing problem solving, decision making or conflict processes and interactions; demonstrate the ability to revise such processes for more effective outcomes as needed
Understand the nature and needs of group/team processes as they relate to and operate within organizations
Demonstrate social awareness, responsibility, and sensitivity for the communication required in culturally diverse groups
Develop knowledge and skills within one or two communication specialties which enhance and clarify professional direction, career objectives,or personal development
Career and Growth Opportunities
The knowledge you acquire through the master's of professional studies (MPS) In Organizational and Professional Communication degree or any of the Organizational and Professional Communication Certificates of Advanced Study will assist you in virtually all endeavors, business and personal interactions. The program is designed for a variety of individuals: professionals responsible for internal and external communication but whose education and experience lie outside of this field; communication professionals who wish to improve and update their knowledge and skills; and individuals seeking to enter a communication field or desiring to improve their personal communication skills.
The Organizational and Professional Communication program supports the growth of professionals interested in a variety of management areas including marketing and public relations, human resources, healthcare, security, education, consulting, training, plus many other fields.
A Master of Professional Studies in Organizational and Professional Communication can be earned in less than two years by completing 48 credit hours. Graduate certificates allow professionals to add a powerful skill set to their capabilities in one year by completing 24 credit hours. Credits earned as part of a graduate certificate can be applied toward the completion of a University College master’s degree.
master’s degree specialty options
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Applied Communication
- Organizational Development and Training
- Public Relations and Marketing
graduate certificates
2009/2010 Tuition Rates
Total degree tuition cost based on current year rates:
| Master's Degree | $20,112 |
| Master's Degree Online | $22,080 |
| Certificate | $10,056 |
| Certificate Online | $11,040 |
| Per credit hour rates: | |
| On Campus Per Credit | $419 |
| Online Per Credit | $460 |
Our experienced academic advisors are available to answer questions about our programs and how you can fit returning to school into your busy schedule. Our advisors will work with you to design a degree or certificate that will best help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
contact our program
- Academic Director
Amy Kelsall - Academic Advisor
Sarah Bhatti
Our annual schedule is intended as a planning tool, which reflects what classes will be offered and in what format through the upcoming calendar year. This schedule may adjust throughout the year based course cancellations or the addition of course sections based on student demand.