Professional Certificate in Public Relations and Mass Communication

2013 Intake Dates

intake 01: 25 February 2013 to 20 May 2013 - Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Intake 02: 28 August 2013 to 18 November 2013 

About the Programme

The Professional Certificate in Public Relations and Mass Communication programme is aimned at providing entrants to the Public Relations (PR) profession as well as those who are interested in PR, a sound foundation in Public Relations and Mass Communication and its various components, techniques and current best practices.

Course Structure

The programme is designed as a three-month course with classes being held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays (unless otherwise stated) from 7.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The 22 lectures in the programme are conducted by a team of highly experienced PR practitioners. 

Entry Requirements

Participants should possess at full GCE O-Level Certificate with at least a credit in English (or international equivalent). Mature applications without the relevant qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis.

Programme Outline

  • Media Relations
  • News Release Writing
  • Employee Communication
  • Crisis Communication
  • Proposal Writing
  • Online Media
  • Business Communication
  • Events Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility 

Course Assessments

Participants are required to do an individual case study assignment, a group presentation and a final examination.

Award of Certificate

Participants who have successfully passed the assessments and examination will be awarded the IPRS Certificate in Public Relations and Mass Communication.

Fees

Members: S$2,200 (excluding application fee)

Non Members: S$2,400 (excluding application fee)

Other fees applicable

Application Fee - S$20

Company-sponsored and international students are required to pay the full amount in advance. Installment plans are available to self-sponsored students (only applicable to Singaporeans and PRs)

Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Grants

Company-sponsored applicants are eligible for SDF Training Grants. For more information about SDF, please call the SDF hotline at 6883 5885 or visit their website at www.sdf.gov.sg

 

For more information about the programme, please contact IPRS at 6534 1841 or email admin@iprs.org.sg

 

 

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