OP6202 Diploma in Strategic Communication (Level 6)
The Diploma in Strategic Communication (level 6) focuses on strategic and global communication issues. It is designed for people who wish to complement an existing qualification, such as a management or business degree and who wish to enter the communications field. This diploma is also for individuals already in the field to gain a qualification to advance their career or in preparation for a further degree.
Graduates will be equipped to work in a range of areas: communications advisory, management, and policy roles; advertising and marketing communications; corporate communications; IT; management; and communication training.
The diploma provides students with the skills and knowledge to: write business and technical reports; prepare and deliver oral presentations; develop and evaluate communication policies and strategies; implement and manage communication processes; assess the impact of information technology on society; understand modes of mass communication and principles of their operation; critically examine cultural, societal, interpersonal, and ethical issues in communication; and carry out communication-related research. The diploma can be credited to towards the BA Communication major or the BAppSci Communication major.
Download a copy of the Course Information Handbook or the brochure for this programme,
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Programme structure
To complete a Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Communication, you must pass a total of six courses, with at least four at level 6 or 7.
Core courses:
Level 5
Level 7
72365 Communication Management
Plus four of the following courses with at least three at level 6 and above:
Level 5
72183 Employee Communication
71130 Business Management
Level 6
72251 Intercultural Communication
72253 Organisational Communication
72260 Reputation Management
72261 Public Sector Communication
73213 Research Methods and Interpretation
Level 7
72363 Mass Communication
72366 Global Communication
Entry requirements
Under 20 years:
Must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 3
Over 20 years:
Open entry
Level of study
Level 6 (Find out about levels of study).Hours of study
180-200 hours per course.
Fees
Download a copy of the 2010 fees schedule, ( .pdf 123kb) document will open in a new window.
What do I do now?
Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information contact by email Gregory Gilbert or free phone 0508 650 200 extn 5623.
