“My name is Jordan Piha, and I am a senior at Chapman University majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication. I really enjoy the fact that this major focuses on message design. I loved taking the two required message design classes because we got the opportunity to work on several projects, both individually and in groups. We learned how to create effective messages using a variety of mediums. I have learned an abundant amount of information when it comes to business and organizational communication in the work place. To be more specific I have learned how to communicate with my coworkers, boss, and with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis. Currently, I am taking Senior Seminar which is a research and evidence based class. Our final project allows us to get real experience in fully building a message from start to finish, using our own research and data that we collected. I can’t wait to see where this major takes me.”

“ My name is Celina Engler, and I am a senior at Chapman University majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication. Through our rigorous courses we are able to put what we learn on a daily basis into practice by developing our own messages, creatives, process planning for already established company’s referencing their own current campaigns. The class that influenced me the most was my Business Communication course. We talked a lot about interpersonal communication and the different personality types. It was extremely helpful understanding how people communicate, obtain information, and expect information to be given to them. It has helped in all of my jobs because I can speak to coworkers and managers in the most effective ways. My favorite project was in the course Organizational Change in the Workplace. My group as a whole was the best group I have ever worked with because we were all equally eager, attentive, and hardworking in order the get the best grade and best education. Everything ran so smoothly that I’d love to work with them for every project. My dream would be to work in advertising and marketing. I know that with the help of the passionate professors I will be prepared for my dream career.”