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Communication Management (CMGT)
- D class assignments for graduate students available in ASC140; phone (213) 740-0900.
- All graduate students (excluding PhDs) will be assessed a $150 per semester "ASCJ Technology fee. There is no technology fee charged for the summer term. Phone (213)740-5297, or email asctech@usc.edu for questions. All graduate students (excluding PhDs) will be assessed a $150 per
Production and distribution of information within large organizations; information networks, organization structure, control and decision-making functions. Resources necessary for effective organizational communication systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 21701D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 34 of 90 | Kimberlie Stephens,Julianna Kirschner | ONLINE |   |
Roles, responsibilities and requirements of communication functions within corporations; design and implementation of communication plans; strategic message production for internal and external audiences.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 21705D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 70 of 80 | Rebecca Weintraub, Allison Soeller, Jane MacOubrie, Julia Matthews | ONLINE | |
Develops a conceptual framework for understanding information, uncertainty, knowledge, interpretation, and equivocality. Principles for managing information load, and communication networks information distribution, and decision making.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21711D | 051 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
Theory and research on value and attitude formation and change; consequences for communication and behavior.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 21715D | 050 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 25 | Brad Shipley | ANN209 | Word (41123 KB) |  |
Applications of both data and interpretation in communications management. Topics include: audience ratings, surveys, experimental tests of programs and campaigns, formative evaluation, secondary data sources.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 21735D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 90 | Mathew Curtis, Nithya Muthuswamy, Cynthia Martinez | ONLINE | PDF (451027 KB) | |
An overview of business strategies in media industries. Emphasis on the Internet and changing business models. Case studies. Students prepare business plans for digital start-ups.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21738D | 059 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Thursday | 18 of 25 (1 on waitlist) | Frederick Nager | ANN309 | PDF (257974 KB) | |
Communication strategies in a global marketing environment; analysis of global – local challenges and opportunities; effective global integrated communication to create and sustain competitive advantage
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21754D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 68 of 80 | Paolo Sigismondi,Jane MacOubrie, Styles Akira | ONLINE | |
Specialized writing for persuasive and strategic communication contexts. Intensive focus on public relations writing for print, online, broadcast, and social media.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PR department but may qualify for major credit in CMGT. To register, enroll in PR 562.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21193D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 28 of 80 | Jennifer Floto | ONLINE | |
Popular culture and marketing communication; race, gender, sexual orientation and consumer culture; consumption patterns and identity, loyalty and self-actualization; cultural marketing campaigns and socio-political conflict.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21776D | 059 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Monday | 19 of 25 | Ariela Turndorf | ANN210 | PDF (420329 KB) | |
Fundamental principles of audience research; critique of existing methodologies; implications for global audiences and mass media markets.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21780D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 50 of 80 | Jessica Neff, Mathew Curtis, Courtney Pade,Nithya Muthuswamy | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the school. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21781D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | Ben Lee | OFFICE | | |
| 21782D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21783D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21784D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | Ben Lee | OFFICE | | |
| 21785D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21786D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | |
Field experience in applying communication principles to settings in organizations, campaigns, or other contexts; analysis and assessment of issues and problems. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Global Communication, Communication Management, Communication, Digital Social Media, Public Diplomacy (Practitioner and Mid-Career Professional),, Public Diplomacy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21790D | 050 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 5 | Ben Lee | OFFICE | | |
| 21791D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Ben Lee | OFFICE | | |
| 21792D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Daniela Baroffio | OFFICE | | |
| 21793D | 051 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21794D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | Nick Cull | OFFICE | | |
| 21795D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 30 | Ben Lee | OFFICE | | |
| 21796D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21797D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21798D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | | ||
| 21799D | 691 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Kathryn Kelly | OFFICE | | |
| 21800D | 698 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 4 | Kathryn Kelly | OFFICE | | |
| 21801D | 699 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 4 | Kathryn Kelly | OFFICE | | |
| 21802D | 733 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | |
Students design and produce an original project appropriate for their emphasis area within the Master of Communication degree. Open to Master of Communication Management students only. Prerequisites: CMGT 501 and CMGT 540. Duplicates credit in former CMGT 597.
- Prerequisite: CMGT 501 and CMGT 540
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21812D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Daniela Baroffio | OFFICE | | |
| 21822D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Daniela Baroffio | ONLINE | |
Students design and produce an original project appropriate for their emphasis area within the Master of Communication degree. Open to Master of Communication Management students only. (Duplicates credit in former CMGT 597).
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CMGT 597a or CMGT 597)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Communication Management
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21823D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Daniela Baroffio | OFFICE | | |
| 21833D | 169 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Daniela Baroffio | ONLINE | |
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Originating, Creating and Distributing Content Worldwide | ||||||||||
| 21835D | 059 | 4.0 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Wednesday | 16 of 25 | Aaron Settipane | ANN210 | PDF (231916 KB) | |