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The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication meets industry needs for skilled communication experts who grasp core strategic communication methods. Drawing on modern communication research and professional expertise, it also caters to professionals seeking to build careers in fostering meaningful stakeholder connections and engagement to enhance organizational performance.
In today's evolving technological and social landscape, strategic communication proves essential for all organizations. New technologies, shifting media landscapes, and varied societal concerns influence how people interact with organizational messaging. Furthermore, audience preferences continuously evolve in our fast-changing world. Organizations work to align with these shifting social and stakeholder demands, though this presents challenges. Stakeholders demonstrate varying willingness to engage with organizations, making strategic communication vital for bridging these differences. By understanding audience perspectives and developing tailored approaches across complex media environments, strategic communication forms the bedrock of organizational achievement. Professionals must recognize how strategic communication fosters productive stakeholder relations and safeguards organizational reputation for long-term viability.
Career Paths
This program prepares graduates for positions including: account executive, PR officer, communications manager, media advisor, engagement coordinator, content developer, digital advertising specialist, social media strategist, and publicity manager.
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.