Graduate Certificate in Communication (Corporate Sector)

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Communication (Corporate Sector) is a program designed for professionals in the corporate sector to enhance their communication skills. It covers topics such as communication strategy, change communication, and online technologies. Graduates can expect to find employment in various fields, including education, media, and retail. The program is delivered online and requires students to have access to a computer and internet connection.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course will enable Corporate Communication practitioners (with an undergraduate qualification) to build on their applied skills and learning. The programme aims to ensure its graduates can manage significant events or specialised roles in an organisation or government body.

Course Content:

• Compulsory:
• BPC275 Communication Strategy - Corporate Sector (15 credits)
• Choose three from the list below:
• BPC300 Change Communication (15 credits)
• BPC350 Online and Advanced Technologies (15 credits)
• BPC312 Advanced Public Relations and Marketing Communication (15 credits)
• MGT706 Reputation and Brand Protection (15 credits)

Assessment:

Assessments for this programme may include written assessments, presentations, reports, and online examinations.

Teaching:

Students have access to email communication with facilitators who strive to respond within 48 hours (weekdays only).

Careers:

Recent graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Corporate Sector) have gained employment in areas including education, media, and retail.

Other:

• Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications.
• Students are required to have a computer and internet access.

Suggested Courses:

• Bachelor of Professional Communication
• Graduate Certificate in Communication (Public Sector)
• Graduate Diploma in Communication (Corporate Sector)
• All SIT2LRN courses require students to have a computer and internet access.
• Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications.
• From the intake start date, you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
• Students have email access to Facilitators during the enrolled intake period, who endeavor to respond to emails within 48 hours (weekdays only).
• All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the program of study.
• Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the second week of an intake will be Faculty Withdrawn from the program.
• Read the SIT2LRN Frequently Asked Questions section
• Met all admission criteria for the program (found under "Application Criteria")
• Selected the paper(s) you wish to study
• Selected intake(s) (selected alternate intakes rather than overlapping intakes)
• Know your intended payment method
Aware that should my organization or company not pay my fees, these will become my responsibility.
• New students – have provided an active NSN in the name I am enrolling in or have verified ID and will attach it to my online application.
• New students – will attach academic documentation (NZQA record of achievement/academic transcripts/certificates).
These do not need to be verified.