MDDU-PUBRL v.2 Public Relations Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This double degree major places special emphasis on relationship management in all sectors of organisational activity. It prepares students for involvement in primary decision making that originates policies, products and services which become the basis of relationships, whilst preparing them for major communications roles.

Course Accreditation

Graduates in this major meet the academic requirements for membership to the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Professional Recognition

Graduates in this major meet the academic requirements for membership to the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Structure

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
BLAW1002 v.1 Markets and Legal Frameworks 3.0 25.0
MGMT1003 v.1 Strategic Career Design 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ACCT1002 v.1 Financial Decision Making 3.0 25.0
PUBR2002 v.2 Public Relations in Society 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
MGMT1002 v.1 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business 3.0 25.0
PUBR2001 v.1 Public Relations Techniques 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ECOM1000 v.1 Analytics for Decision Making 3.0 25.0
PUBR2000 v.2 Transmedia Storytelling 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PUBR3003 v.1 Cross-Cultural Communication 3.0 25.0
SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PUBR3001 v.2 Public Relations Planning and Evaluation 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PUBR3000 v.2 Contemporary Practice 3.0 25.0
BLAW2008 v.1 Public Relations Law 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PUBR3002 v.2 Reflective Practice 25.0
XINO3003 v.1 Business and Law International Experience 1 25.0
OR
MGMT3025 v.2 Business Engagement 2.0 25.0
OR
MGMT3026 v.1 Business Innovation Lab 3.0 25.0
OR
MKTG3009 v.4 Business Internship 25.0
OR
MGMT3024 v.1 Business Study Tour 36.0 25.0
50.0

OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
MKTG1000 v.1 Discovering Marketing 3.0 25.0
ISYS1000 v.1 Introduction to Business Information Systems 3.0 25.0
FNCE2000 v.1 Introduction to Finance Principles 3.0 25.0
IBUS1001 v.1 Introduction to Global Business 2.0 25.0
ECON1000 v.1 Introductory Economics 3.0 25.0
INDS2003 v.1 Nyungar Culture and Identity 3.0 25.0
MGMT2010 v.2 Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events 3.0 25.0
PROP2002 v.1 Property Principles 3.0 25.0

* Students wanting to undertake some of the Capstone Experience units, such as Internship and Engagement, or mobility offerings will be required to meet eligibility requirements prior to being approved for enrolment.

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