Internal Communication Management PgDip/MA top-up
Facts about this course
| Qualification | PgDip/MA top-up |
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| Duration | PgDip part time: 1 year (May start date) MA top-up part time: 11 months (February and September start dates) |
| Attendance | PgDip part time: max. 3 days per quarter, plus an induction day MA top-up part time: 1 weekend plus 2 further Saturdays |
| Assessment | Iindividual assignments; dissertation (MA only) |
| Course structure You can now apply for September 2010 entry for this course. |
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Choose Kingston's Internal Communication Management PgDip/MA top-up
Run jointly by Kingston Business School, Capita Learning and Development, and Communicators in Business, this is the only course of its kind offered at this level in the UK.
Developed in recognition of the increasingly important role that internal communications plays in facilitating change within organisations, this professionally-accredited course provides a challenging programme of study that will develop your interpersonal and leadership skills as well as your understanding of the importance of communication and change in the organisational context. If you are associated with or responsible for internal communication within your organisation and would like to develop your knowledge of the subject, this course is ideal.
What will you study?
This programme comprises an induction day at Kingston University's Business School and four modules delivered in Central London. Each module consists of a workshop, including expert speakers and topical case studies where you will study the role of the internal communication manager, employment practices and the nature of information and communication.
You will explore the effects of internal communication on the organisation and the impact of organisational factors on internal communication. You will look at the strategies and policies needed to underpin internal communication objectives and actions. You will also learn how to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.
On successful completion of the diploma, you will be eligible to go on to top up your qualifications to the MA in Internal Communications Management at Kingston University by successfully completing a research project.
This course is taught jointly by Kingston Business School, Capita Learning and Development and Communicators in Business.
Teaching staff include:
- Miguel Imas, PgDip course director
- David Robson, MA top-up course director
The innovative Diploma in Internal Communication Management is the only course of its kind, at this level, in the UK. It was developed in conjunction with industry in recognition of the increasingly important role that internal communication plays in facilitating change within organisations and also in response to rising demand for professional accreditation for internal communication specialists.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Diploma modules
- The Workplace Environment of the Internal Communication Manager
- Developing Strategies to Facilitate Organisational Change
- The Corporate Communication Environment
- Evaluating Internal Communication
MA top-up only
Kingston Business School runs a number of postgraduate and post-experience open days. Visit us and find out how we can help you to achieve your career ambitions.
There are many ways that your workplace could benefit from your Internal Communication Management studies.
Research is an essential part of the day-to-day life of Kingston Business School and is embedded in its intellectual activities and development.
Location
This course is taught at Kingston Hill and Westminster, Central London
