Conjoint: BC/BGlobalSt major in Communication in Leadership

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Learn how to tackle global issues and develop the skills to communicate this knowledge.

The world is becoming increasingly fast-paced and interconnected as we face today’s complex challenges. With a BC/BGlobalSt, your specialist communications expertise will be grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the world and how to approach global issues creatively. The combination empowers you as an effective communicator and future leader.

You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, including writing, public speaking, critical thinking and analysis, teamwork, public speaking, research, and intercultural competency. This adaptable outlook will prepare you for working in the communications field. You could also carry your skillset across other industries and sectors.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
30 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
45 points from Stage III Elective Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

COMMS 214 - Communication and Inclusive Leadership (15 points)

COMMS 319 - Communication Strategies in the Workplace (15 points)

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

COMMS 104 - Advertising and Society (15 points)

GENDER 101 - Gender: Global and Local (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

SOCIOL 100 - Issues and Themes in Sociology (15 points)

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

COMMS 213 - Communication and Persuasion (15 points)

INNOVENT 203 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset (15 points)

MEDIA 238 - Creating Advertising: Text, Image, Story (15 points)

MGMT 211 - Understanding Organisations (15 points) or
MGMT 223 - Understanding Work and People (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

COMMS 314 - Risk, Crisis and Disaster Communication (15 points)

COMMS 315 - Environmental Communication (15 points)

MAORI 335 - Mana Taketake / Indigenous Sovereignty and Public Policy (15 points)

MEDIA 338 - Creating Advertising: Text, Image, Story (15 points)

MGMT 304 - HR Policy and Practice (15 points) or
MGMT 314 - Critical Issues in Organisations (15 points)

POLITICS 345 - Political Marketing (15 points)