Dr. Pete Koprince Download Pete's Contact Card
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Pete Koprince teaches communications studies courses, including public speaking, intercultural communication, social media and rhetoric. He also teaches first year experience classes and experiences in writing. He is currently working with students to develop a new social media platform, called the CUNE Echo, designed to showcase the creative work of Concordia’s students.
Dr. Koprince considers himself a “true academic nerd,” and so his free time is mostly dedicated to reading about persuasion, communication, psychology and other areas of interest. He also loves playing card and board games with his wife, Nichole, and children, Owen, Ashlynn and Baylor and watching Cubs baseball.
I have supportive colleagues who allow me the creative freedom to try out things, experiment with ideas and be truly creative.
Dr. Pete Koprince's Academic Programs
Applied Communication
Applied communication is one of the most versatile majors available. A degree in applied communication can prepare you for a traditional career path as a communication specialist in small businesses, government offices and non-profit organizations. With the bachelor’s degree in applied communication, you can also find work in journalism, marketing, education, entertainment or any number of other career fields.
Strategic Communication
A degree in strategic communication opens up a lot of possibilities for employment in a field that you’re passionate about. You might choose to pursue a career in a wide range of strategic communication and public relations professions including: account management, advertising management art direction, audience research, copywriting, digital strategy, marketing, media planning, public relations, strategic communication research, sports and entertainment promotion, social media management and sports information.
Business Administration
The business administration major provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills that prepares you for success in a wide range of organizations, including for-profit and nonprofit entities, small family-owned businesses, large corporations and government agencies.
Business Communication
The business communication major at Concordia University, Nebraska will require you to think of an organization holistically, including how a consumer will receive marketing messaging, how an employee’s interactions with co-workers effect productivity or how an investment by the organization communicates a business’s political stance.
Marketing
A bachelor of science degree in marketing from Concordia University, Nebraska will acquaint you with major marketing concepts and practices. You will develop the skills you need to effectively position your company as an industry leader and efficiently reach target audiences.
