Postgraduate Diploma of Communication

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Comments about Postgraduate Diploma of Communication - On Campus - Robina - Queensland

• Objectives
  The Postgraduate Diploma can be a stand-alone qualification for professionals who are interested in upgrading their existing qualifications or can articulate into the Master of Communication
• Practical experience
  Work Experience and Internships There are currently no provisions in this program for Work Experience or Internships.
• Entry requirements
  Completion of an undergraduate degree program at an approved institution with a record of performance at least at Credit (65%) level, subject to the decision of the Dean or designate.
• Academic title
  Postgraduate Diploma of Communication
• Course description
  Program Outcomes
  
  Knowledge of communication is beneficial to any career and plays a vital role in the functioning of any government, business or industrial organisation.  Being an effective communicator will only enhance your career no matter what profession you choose.
  
  Work Experience and Internships
  
  There are currently no provisions in this program for Work Experience or Internships.
  Attendance
  
  International Students: Students must undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points) to fulfil student visa requirements.
  
  Domestic Students: Most Students undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may, however, enrol in fewer subjects (equivalent to 30 credit points) and extend your degree over a longer period.
  
  Bond's Teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
  
  Program Structure
  Core (2)
  
      * HUMR71-100 Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences
      * HUMR71-110 Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge
  
  Foundation (3)
  
  All students must complete the following compulsory subjects:
  
      * COMN 71-213 Methods in Communication Research
      * COMN 71-101 Theoretical Constructs in Communication
      * COMN 71-550 Communication Research Seminar
  
  Major (3)
  
  Three (3) subjects for a specialist major
  Advertising
  
  Three (3) subjects drawn from any ADVT subjects or
  
      * COMN 71-270 Group Communication and Transformative Leadership
      * COMN 71-306 Communication and Leadership in Organisations
      * COMN 71-321 Corporate & Agency Training & Consultancy
      * PUBR 71-100 Public Relations Theory & Techniques for Graduates
      * PUBR 71-313 Advanced Crisis & Risk Communication
  
  Public Relations
  
  Three (3) subjects drawn from PUBR71- subjects.
  Journalism
  
  Three (3) subjects drawn from JOUR71- subjects.
  Media
  
  Students must complete:
  
      * COMN 71-302 Communication Technology - Policy and Planning
      * COMN 71-311 Video Games Theory & Policy
      * JOUR 71-101 Mass Media Institutions
      * JOUR 71-230 Journalism Ethics and Law
      * JOUR 71-305 Print Journalism Production
  
  Corporate Communication
  
  Three (3) subjects from the following:
  
      * COMN 71-270 Group Communication and Transformative Leadership
      * COMN 71-306 Communication and Leadership in Organisations
      * COMN 71-310 Corporate Conflict Resolution
      * PUBR 71-313 Advanced Crisis & Risk Communication
      * COMN 71-321 Corporate & Agency Training & Consultancy
      * COMN 71-204 Foundations of Intercultural Communication
      * COMN 71-205 Interpersonal Communication Strategies
      * PUBR 71-100 Public Relations Theory & Techniques for Graduates
      * COMN 71-190 Gender Communication - Policies and Issues
  
  Generalist Communication
  
  Three (3) subjects drawn from any of the ADVT71, COMN71, JOUR71 or PUBR71
  

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