Cert - Public Relations as a subject
Looking for a short-term study option? A certificate can help pave your way to future success, and is equivalent to the first year of study of a bachelor's degree. It's a great way to gain an introductory qualification in a field of study.
The world of public relations is fast-growing and exciting. Get the public relations skills you need to help an organisation build trusted relationships with its key stakeholders and enhance its public reputation.
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Key information
Years: | 1 |
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Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
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All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. |
Career opportunities
- Public relations executive
- Communications advisor/manager
- Community liaison manager
- Content writer
- Digital and social media manager
- Events and sponsorship manager
- Internal communications advisor
- Media relations adviser
- Press secretary
- Sponsorship/fundraising manager
- Stakeholder and engagement manager
Degree Planner
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern completed a Bachelor of Communication Studies at Waikato Management School in 2001.
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Papers
Papers available within Public Relations
Prescriptions for the GradCert(PR) and GradDip(PR)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Public Relations at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes.
Prescriptions for the PGCert(PR), PGDip(PR), BBus(Hons), BCS(Hons) and MMS
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), BCS(Hons), PGCert(PR), PGDip(PR) and MMS. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons), BCS(Hons), and PGCert(PR) programmes.
PGDip(PR) students must complete LCOMM583, LCOMM584, PUBRL591.
MMS students must complete MNMGT581 and one of PUBRL591, PUBRL592, PUBRL593, PUBRL594, and 30 points from LCOMM583, LCOMM584. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
- Bachelor of Communication with Honours
- Bachelor of Business with Honours in Public Relations
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations
- Master of Management Studies in Public Relations
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Relations
Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Level One - Waikato Management School
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.30am - 5,00pm Monday to Friday
Location: MSB.1.50, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton