Program Requirements
The Certificate in Public Relations is professionally based with content that is kept up to date with best practices in industry, and is frequently augmented by ongoing research in communications studies. Students have opportunities to work directly with industry on real and evolving public relations cases. Content follows the guidelines of the Canadian Public Relations Society and the Société des relationnistes du Québec (SRQ). Representatives of these and other professional associations participate on the Program Committee.
Required Courses (24 credits)
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CCOM 207 Communication in Public Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Communication (CCE) : Identifying, analyzing, and solving communication problems in a variety of public relations contexts. Emphasis on news releases, media kits, informational and promotional materials, and oral presentations.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Restriction: Students in Public Relations Management Certificate only.
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CPRL 223 Basics of Public Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : An overview of public relations theory, principles and practice, including the development of the discipline and its role in society, its function in different organizations, and the techniques used in the different sub-specialties of the field.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Durocher, Andre (Fall) Lefebvre, Michel (Winter)
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CPRL 224 Applied Public Relations Methods 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Analyze, plan, design and execute projects that extend and hone writing and presentation skills in a self-directed manner.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Fortier, Louis (Fall) Fortier, Louis; Van Der Meer, Carolyne (Winter)
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CPRL 225 Social and Traditional Media Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Organizations must communicate with diverse publics against the background of a rapidly changing media landscape. With the increasing presence of digital (including social) media, publics are both fragmenting and coalescing in new ways. This course will cover the context, theory and best practices that are evolving as a result.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Durocher, Andre (Winter)
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CPRL 226 Corporate Communications (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Issues and conditions affecting the communication of corporate issues and identity will be examined including corporate branding, financial communications, social responsibility, the reciprocal effects of internal and external publics, and planning and production of corporate communication vehicles.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Pickering, Victoria (Winter)
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CPRL 227 Internal Communication (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : An examination of how internal communication strategies are designed and implemented to ensure people within an organization work together effectively and efficiently to support the organization's business plan, including the definition and purpose of internal communications that add value, as well as the communication needs of internal stakeholders.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Pitts, Charles (Fall)
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CPRL 321 PR Issues Management (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Mechanisms by which organizations participate in the public policy process will be examined through an understanding of the social and political contexts where public issues occur and the inherent communication processes at all levels and specifically dealing with the roles of lobbying, media relations and social responsibility.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Gibbs, Howard; Van Der Meer, Carolyne (Winter)
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CPRL 322 Cases in Public Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Preparation of communication plans for organizations and current situations will provide the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained throughout the program. In addition, recent developments and methods in key areas of practice will be addressed.
Terms: Fall 2015, Summer 2016
Instructors: Creighton, Jennifer (Fall) Creighton, Jennifer (Summer)
Prerequisites: CPRL 224 and CPRL 225 and [CPRL 226 or CPRL 227] and CPRL 320 and CPRL 321; or contact department for registration approval
Note: Students in their last semester may take CPRL 322 concurrently with the other courses they need to complete the certificate.
**In addition to Tuesday classes there will be three Friday classes held on Friday May 13, 20 and June 3 from 18:00 to 21:00.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits from:
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CGMG 210 Fundamentals of Project Management (3 credits)
Overview
General Management : Fundamental principles and best practices of project management essential to the successful development of projects or other complex undertakings within an organization; includes methods for defining, planning, and scheduling activities and resources.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Chasse, Andrew (Fall) Chasse, Andrew; Abbott, Robert William (Winter) Abbott, Robert William (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
**Although this course follows a Monday and Thursday class schedule pattern, there will be no lecture on Thursday, June 30, 2016.
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CPRL 220 Fundamentals of Fund-Raising (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Current status of fund-raising and philanthropy in Canada. Donor motivations, strategies for attracting support from different donor audiences, development of fund-raising campaigns for not-for-profits, charitable foundations, para-public and public-sector organizations. Role of donor organizations. Theoretical knowledge, technical skills and ethical considerations.
Terms: Summer 2016
Instructors: Lynch, Shaun (Summer)
**In addition to Wednesday classes there will be three Friday classes held on Friday May 6, 27 and June 10 from 18:00 to 21:00.
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CPRL 228 Event Management (3 credits)
Overview
Public Relations : Effective use of public and media events for communication and relationship-building with key stakeholders, including research, identification of publics, design, timelines, logistics, protocol, speeches and programs, and dealing with suppliers, as well as promotion and evaluation of the event.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Lefebvre, Michel (Fall)
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MGCR 222 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Individual motivation and communication style; group dynamics as related to problem solving and decision making, leadership style, work structuring and the larger environment. Interdependence of individual, group and organization task and structure.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Reyt, Jean-Nicolas; Westgate, Chantal; Fraser, James K; Dracopoulos, George; Song, Young Ho; Jaeger, Alfred M (Fall) Huising, Ruthanne; Westgate, Chantal; Fraser, James K; Pitts, Charles; Banerjee, Mallika (Winter) Westgate, Chantal; Song, Young Ho; Fraser, James K (Summer)
Continuing Studies: requirement for CMA, CGA, the EA of AACI, and the Institute of Internal Auditors
**This course will run on May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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MGCR 352 Marketing Management 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Introduction to marketing principles, focusing on problem solving and decision making. Topics include: the marketing concept; marketing strategies; buyer behaviour; Canadian demographics; internal and external constraints; product; promotion; distribution; price. Lectures, text material and case studies.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Han, DaHee; Sarigollu, Emine; Cyrius, Fabienne; Royce, Charles (Fall) Cyrius, Fabienne; Yang, Nathan; Dotzel, Thomas; Nobel, Ralph (Winter) Fatemi-Shariatpanahi, Hajar; Royce, Charles (Summer)
Continuing Studies: requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Canadian Institute of Management