Schedule
Offered: Fall On-Campus, Spring On-Campus*
Week 1Introduction- How to succeed in this course
Week 2Planning the message- Communicator as strategist
Week 3Audience analysis- How to read your audience
Week 4Nonverbal Communication- Communication integrity
- Understanding the role of nonverbal communication
- Gaining trust in the audience
Week 5Practicing communications skillsWeek 6Perceptions Exercise- Understanding how people perceive communications
Week 7Communications Strategy- Effective response to communication crises
Week 8Stage presence- Developing an effective stage presence for persuasive communication
Week 9Frame wars- How to use metaphors & stories
Week 10Talking to AmygdalaWeek 11Developing as a communicator- Developing a written plan for lifelong skill development
Week 12Communicating bad news- Develop strategies to communicate to stakeholders
Week 13Handling dysfunctional teamsWeek 14Selling your project & yourselfWeek 15Course final - PM negotiation simulation- Students describe their communications strategy
*All course content, including schedule, topics, and books are subject to change semester-to-semester. Course costs are dependent on students' individual situations, including but not limited to, online vs on-campus enrollment, in-state vs out-of-state enrollment, and scholarships.
Not all books on this page may be required readings and additional readings may be assigned. Please check the UMD Schedule of Classes for most up to date semester offerings. Instructors give students specific semester details once they are enrolled.