Develop the skills and knowledge to work in management in organisations that use English for communication. Specialise in:

• ·         media communication
• ·         public relations
• ·         digital media
• ·         organisational communication theory and practice

• Location:
  City Flinders
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
• School:
  School of Communication and the Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  AMCP
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Graduates could find employment in:

• government advisory positions
• corporate management
• specialist positions within the media

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Master of Professional and Organisational Communication aims to

• provide up to date higher degree education in contemporary communication theory, analysis and practice in the context of a rapidly changing global communication environment.
• cater for a range of students seeking to further their knowledge and analysis of communication to equip them for management positions with an organisational communication focus
• enhance students' opportunities to gain professional employment utilising their professional qualifications in a work environment that uses English as the language of communication;
• facilitate application of postgraduate studies in using English for communication in professional settings through an internship;
• provide the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in working in a professional environment where English is the language of communication.

• International Communication

  Unit code

  ACG5010

  Credits

  12

• Organisational Communication

  Unit code

  ACG5212

  Credits

  12

• Minor Thesis (Full-Time)

  Unit code

  ACG6015

  Credits

  48

• Minor Thesis (Part-Time)

  Unit code

  ACG6020

  Credits

  24

• Professional English for Non-Native Speakers of English

  Unit code

  ACG5001

  Credits

  12

• Interacting in the Professional Workplace

  Unit code

  ACG5002

  Credits

  12

• Professional Practice in the Workplace

  Unit code

  ACG5003

  Credits

  24

• Approaches to Research

  Unit code

  ACG5200

  Credits

  12

• Communication Across Cultures

  Unit code

  ACG5050

  Credits

  12

• Ethics and Regulations in Communications Practice

  Unit code

  ACG5100

  Credits

  12

• Crisis and Risk Communication

  Unit code

  ACG5208

  Credits

  12

• Communicating for the Environment

  Unit code

  ACG5211

  Credits

  12

• Professional Public Relations for the 21st Century

  Unit code

  ACG5097

  Credits

  12

• Managing Public Relations Campaigns

  Unit code

  ACG5098

  Credits

  12

• Public Relations Writing

  Unit code

  ACG5099

  Credits

  12

• Print and Web Journalism

  Unit code

  ACG5203

  Credits

  12

• Public Health Communication

  Unit code

  ACG5209

  Credits

  12

• Web Technologies

  Unit code

  ACM5000

  Credits

  12

• Interactive Design for a Global World

  Unit code

  ACM5001

  Credits

  12

To qualify for the award of Master of Professional and Organisational Communication, students must complete 192 credit points comprising: five core coursework units - ACG5010, ACG5212, ACG5001, ACG5002 and ACG5003 (24 point internship unit) - 72 credit points, four units from the Recommended Units list - 48 credit points, two electives - 24 credit points. Minor thesis - ACG6015,6020 (full-time,part-time) OR a further four units from the Recommended units list - 48 credit points.

• International: The admission requirement for this course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. IELTS minimum 6.5 (no band less than 6.0).
• Mature: The admission requirement for this course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.