Managing Corporate Crises

COM CM 522

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (COMCM215) - Graduate Prerequisites: (COMCM701) - Students learn about the strategy and tactics associated with effectively preventing, preparing for, managing, and responding to a variety of crisis scenarios that stretch an organization's vital relationships and resources. The course will focus on the options and opportunities available to communication professionals and leaders as they manage a wide range of crisis scenarios. Students will be instructed on how to navigate and provide executive counsel before, during, and after a crisis, while also preparing detailed crisis plans. The course includes lectures, in-class discussions, guest speakers, case examples, and crisis simulations. Students will be challenged to investigate and gain a command of the critical thinking skills, tools and strategies required for successful crisis management and communication in 21st century corporate, non- profit, and government settings.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Grasso CGS 421 T 6:30 pm-9:15 pm The undergraduate prerequisite for COMCM 522 is COMCM 215. The graduate prerequisite is COMCM 701.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Shanler COM 217 R 8:00 am-10:45 am The undergraduate prerequisite for COMCM 522 is COMCM 215. The graduate prerequisite is COMCM 701.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Downes W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm The undergraduate prerequisite for COMCM 522 is COMCM 215. The graduate prerequisite is COMCM 701.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Joseph T 6:30 pm-9:15 pm The undergraduate prerequisite for COMCM 522 is COMCM 215. The graduate prerequisite is COMCM 701.

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