Students wishing to study organizational communication should make sure that they have some basic skills to augment their in-class learning. Students should naturally have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as above-average critical thinking, listening and nonverbal communication skills. Organizational communication isn't just about what is said or written, but about being able to read a person through body language or facial expressions. Although students can learn about nonverbal communication cues, it is helpful to have an innate ability to recognize these cues. Students who are not gifted in these areas should work on these skills.
BA programs in Organizational Communication include a variety of courses that prepare students to enter business climates in the public, private and non-profit sector. Courses teach students how to use effective communication skills through a variety of media; recognize business trends and corporate climate changes; and develop solutions to breakdowns in organizational communication, according to Marylhurst University.
There are very few degree programs in the United States dedicated solely to organizational communication as of early 2011. Marylhurst University in Oregon and Franklin University in Ohio offer BAs in Organizational Communication. In addition, Walden University, an online university, offers a bachelor's degree in organizational communication.
Students who study organizational communication are well-suited for a variety of jobs in which they interact with others in both formal and informal business settings. Most businesses that look for individuals with experience in organizational communication want employees with the ability to keep individuals or groups in free and open contact with one another. Individuals with an organizational communication background often become negotiators, mediators, human resources specialists, communication trainers, communications managers and conflict resolution specialists.