COMM 4950

Communication Industries: NYComm

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This 7-week seminar will supplement a four-day visit to NYC where students will meet with media professionals from Primary Wave, Este Lauder, NBCUniversal, and Major League Soccer, to name a few. The purpose of the class is to introduce students to alumni working in the field, learn about their role in the changing media landscapes, and prepare for opportunities with a dynamic ePortfolio, resume and interview skills. The course will cover relevant background information about each company prior to the trip and will include Zoom meetings with other media firms as well.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Communication majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the roles of companies in the communication industry, its challenges, and key drivers for the future.
• Discuss professional opportunities with working alumni through a variety of networking channels.
• Evaluate yourself navigating a career within communication industries.
• Construct and present an ePortfolio which demonstrates key communicative skills.
• Evaluate how communication industries can contribute to sustainable development goals.

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