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PRINT VERSIONBachelor of Communication — Public Relations
The Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations program provides a comprehensive grounding in applied research and writing, strategic communication planning, human and organizational communication theory, visual and computer mediated communication, government, media and investor relations, as well as crisis and issues management, international public relations, special event planning, and the use of new media. Public Relations majors apply their theoretical knowledge in coursework and two four-month work experience terms.
What our students can do for you
Students in the Public Relations program are given an overview of the field of public relations, and diverse environments in which practitioners work. Students learn the history and role of public relations in different organizational settings, and key components of the public relations process from both a theoretical and practical point of view. When undertaking a work experience term, public relations students are capable of assisting with marketing and the development of a range of communications options. Media relations, public relations research, communication planning, and event management are only some of the responsibilities public relations students are expected to handle. Students in this specialization are interested in gaining knowledge in these and other areas, so they may eventually be employed in the corporate, agency, government and non-profit sectors of industry. Our students value the opportunities you provide for their learning experience.
Public Relations students are available to complete the first of two work terms during the spring semester following six semesters of credit courses. The second work term is completed in the winter semester of the fourth year. The scheduled dates of work experience employment run between May through August for the spring semester, and January through April for the winter semester.
Our recruiting process is convenient and cost-free.
You can post a job online or provide a detailed job description to the Work Experience Coordinator. Postings submitted online will be verified by a Work Experience Coordinator.
Note: new postings are subject to approval by Career Services and program faculty.
For more information contact:
Ashley Archer
Work Experience Coordinator
Phone: 403.440.6231
e-mail: aarcher@mtroyal.ca
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
403.440.6111
