Public Relations Diploma Program (Full-time)
This program will prepare you to work as a public relations practitioner in a corporate or not-for-profit environment. The courses will provide you with a broad base of PR-related knowledge and skills with an emphasis on best practices, and on current and emerging trends and issues.
Next Intake
September 7, 2010
Outcomes
- Develop a sound understanding of public relations case methodology to support objective decision-making processes and employ comprehensive analysis tools
- Employ strategic methods of public relations and communications planning and management
- Master public relations communications writing including; a well-tooled press kit, news releases, annual reports, newsletters, brochure content, and personality profiles
- Understand the history, theory and ethics of the public relations profession
- Work effectively across a spectrum of public relations function and help create organizational effectiveness in an issues-driven environment
Articulation for Credit
Articulation for Credit
Graduates of the full-time Public Relations Diploma Program may be eligible for up to a maximum of 30 hours of credit for the following course equivalents when pursuing a degree at the University of Winnipeg:
Articulated as equivalent credit:
- Introduction to Business l (BUS-1201/3)
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour (BUS-2103/3)
- Fundamentals of Marketing (BUS-2210/3)
- Advertising (BUS-3230/3)
Articulated as unallocated credit:
- 9 hours of credit to RHET-2000
- 3 hours of credit to POL-2000
- 3 hours of credit to BUS-1000
- 3 hours of credit to BUS-2000
Required Courses
Introduction to University
36 hours
Public Relations Fundamentals I
36 hours
Public Relations Fundamentals II
36 hours
Writing for Public Relations I
36 hours
Writing for Public Relations II
36 hours
Understanding the Design Process
36 hours
Advertising Fundamentals
36 hours
Web Marketing Communications
36 hours
Effective Oral Communication
36 hours
Effective Written Communication
36 hours
Business Fundamentals
36 hours
Organizational Behaviour
36 hours
Essential Skills for Managers
36 hours
Marketing Fundamentals
36 hours
Project Management 1: Fundamentals
36 hours
Managing the Media
14 hours
Strategic Planning
7 hours
Career Search
TBA


Additional Comments
Start Dates
Fall Intake: September 2010
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Upon successful completion of the full-time Public Relations Program, you will earn two valuable educational credentials: a Public Relations Diploma and a Management Certificate.
PROGRAM FEES
Full-time programs fees include the admission fee, course tuition fees, textbook costs, Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Design Premium software, and membership in the International Association of Business Communicators at www.iabc.com and the Canadian Public Relations Society at www.cprs.ca.
INTERNSHIP
All full-time Professional Studies Programs include an internship opportunity. The internship will help you develop a working portfolio and gain tangible work experience.TRAINING ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING
Manitoba Student Aid
For further information on the Manitoba Student Aid Program, please phone 1.800.204.1685 or visit www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca.
Manitoba Competitiveness: Training & Trade may provide educational training assistance to candidates who meet the following criteria:
Please contact an Employment Counselor at your local Manitoba Competitiveness: Training & Trade office for further information on the eligibility criteria.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To apply for this program or for more information please contact one of the following people: