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COM339 Strategic and International Public Relations (16)

Abstract

This subject develops the students' knowledge of specialisations in public relations practice, as well as introducing them to the regional public relations environment. The subject focuses on a detailed examination of the core specialised functions through a guest speaker programme. International public relations practices will also be intensively studied to ensure students have a strong awareness of the cultural, social and political aspects of overseas practices.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Arts (Communication - PR & Org Comm). Must have completed COM215
Prerequisite(s)
COM215

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Successful completion of this subject students should:
- be able to identify the primary specialisations of public relations;
-be able to assess which industry function or specialisation that might suit their individual interests;
-gain an insight into regional public relations practices;
-demonstrate an understanding of how cultural and social issues can inform the public relations strategic planning process for international public relations campaigns;
-understand the steps required to research, plan, manage, execute and evaluate public relations strategies and tactics for specialised public relations activities and international projects;
- have an awareness of the requirements for job applications and job interviews.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
-public relations specialisations such as financial and investor relations, information technology, healthcare, not-for-profit, FMCG, business to business and integrated marketing communications; -sponsorship, event marketing, reputation management; -an overview of international and transnational public relations practice; -a detailed examination of regional public relations markets such as Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Japan; -applied research and evaluation of local and international public relations campaigns; -professional skills including job interview skills; budgeting and time management; negotiation skills; quality assurance and client satisfaction methods.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.