UTS course code: C06039
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Communication Management
Abbreviation: GradDipCommM
Course fee: $166.67 per cp (local); $7,450 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Course aims
Admission requirements
Course duration
Course structure
Course program

Course aims

Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Communication Management will have:

• a good understanding of the nature of communication and communication management through a broad range of theories and paradigms
• a sensitivity to ethical and legal issues related to communication
• a capacity to critically reflect on the role and responsibilities of communicators
• an understanding of contexts of communication
• the capacity to analyse, design, cost and evaluate a public relations strategy and campaign
• competency in understanding, identifying and communicating with publics to build and maintain relationships
• an understanding of organisational culture and climate factors and the ability to diagnose communication problems and engage in change management
• the ability to choose and use appropriate research methods for communication professionals
• an understanding of the cultural bases of communication and the capacity to relate to publics from cultures other than their own
• an understanding of the implications and management of communication technologies for professional communication practice
• the capacity to be international in perspective, and
• a capacity to critically reflect on their learning and professional communication practice.

Admission requirements

To gain entry to this course an applicant must demonstrate a strong level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants will have an undergraduate degree and/or professional experience in the field and that they will have demonstrated a high level of interest and knowledge in the area of communication management.

Course duration

The Graduate Diploma in Communication Management is offered full time over two semesters or equivalent part time.

Course structure

Students complete six subjects.

57022 Managing Communication 8cp
57023 Communicating with Publics 8cp
57024 Managing Public Communication Strategies 8cp
57025 Cross-cultural and International Communication 8cp
57035 Organisational Communication Management 8cp
57028 Research for Communication Professionals 8cp
or
57026 Strategic Communication and Negotiation 8cp
or
5xxxx Elective 8cp

Students who may later wish to enrol in the Master of Arts in Communication Management are advised to complete 57028 Research for Communication Professionals (8 credit points) as an elective subject.

Course program

Typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester

Typical part-time program commencing in Autumn semester

Spring semester
57024 Managing Public Communication Strategies 8cp

Spring semester
57025 Cross-cultural and International Communication 8cp
57028 Research for Communication Professionals 8cp
or
57026 Strategic Communication and Negotiation 8cp
or
5xxxx Elective 8cp

Typical full-time program commencing in Spring semester¹

Typical part-time program commencing in Spring semester¹

Spring semester
57024 Managing Public Communication Strategies 8cp
57025 Cross-cultural and International Communication 8cp

Footnote:
1. Students who wish to complete as the elective 57028 Research for Communication Professionals (which is offered in Spring semester) should vary the suggested pattern by completing this subject in their first semester (Spring semester) and 57022 Managing Communication in their second semester (Autumn semester).