The Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication will provide students with a holistic and robust understanding of the field of corporate communication. Students will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of theory, methodology, applications and processes in the key fields of corporate communication, communication science and business management, thus exhibiting the knowledge and skills to contribute to this emerging industry.
The Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication will provide students with a holistic and robust understanding of the field of corporate communication. This qualification provides students with a well-rounded understanding of theory, methodology, applications and processes in the key fields of corporate communication, communication science, and business management.
In addition, students will be cognisant of the rapidly changing environment of corporate communication and have the skills and knowledge to contribute to this emerging industry. Due to the blend of communication and business-related modules this qualification will develop students’ problem solving, critical thinking and strategic skills, which is what corporates seek in graduates over and above an appropriate qualification.
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Articulation
A Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum entry requirement for admission onto a Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Honours degree.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Introduction to Business Management
Introduction to Corporate Communication
Introduction to Communication Science
Elective – Choose one of the following electives
End User Computing
Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Semester 2
Corporate Communication Practices
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Economics
Semester 1
Organisational Leadership
Corporate Identity, Image, Branding and Reputation
Intercultural Communication
Applied Communication Skills
Semester 2
Project Stakeholder Management
Media and Society
Inclusive Stakeholder Management
Media Ethics and Law
Semester 1
Strategic Communication Management
Organisational Diversity
Organisational Communication
Research Principles
Semester 2
Corporate Communication Strategy
Global Communication
Business Environment and Ethics
Research in Practice
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Corporate Communicator
Corporate Communication Practitioner
Corporate Communication Officer/Liaison
Corporate Communication Manager/Specialist
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
A Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
Applicants that did not achieve a Bachelors pass in Matric and are over the age of 23 years will be considered via mature age exemption
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.
FAQs
School leavers looking to pursue a career in various communication related sectors such as Corporate Communication, Communications, Media Relations, Branding, Reputation, Identity and Image Management and/ or Managers who wish to upgrade their corporate communication skills.
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