The Independent Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications
The Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications in Communication and Media is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Humanities
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the necessary skills for a career in the broad field of Corporate Communication, by developing both practical and cognitive higher order skills using the core theme and practice of responsible, critical citizenship. Through core modules that demand critical thinking, problem solving, writing and oral communication skills, graduates of this qualification will be well-prepared for this field, armed with a set of skills that will enable them to place new knowledge in context and using appropriate methods for seeking resolutions to communication problems. The qualification will also position graduates for further study in a related specialisation given its strong emphasis on research skills.
The IIE Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication (BA Corp Comm or BACC) degree offers students a quality learning experience in the contemporary, interesting and stimulating communication field. Corporate communication is a key method employed by organisations to align their business strategies internally and externally to achieve business excellence. Corporate communication includes all the processes of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with and between internal and external stakeholders and individuals that have a direct relationship with the organisation. By providing students with a thorough grounding in the key disciplines of corporate communication, communication science, and business management, this degree will equip students with a solid theoretical knowledge backed with strong problem solving, critical thinking and strategic skills. These skills are all linked to communication at both an individual and societal level in a socially responsible and creative way.The IIE BACC degree is a three-year degree. The academic year runs from February to November. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures and tutorials being scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.
Career Opportunities
This degree will open up an attractive range of career options; this degree is a perfect stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities, such as:
- Corporate Communication
- Corporate Affairs
- Event Management
- Public Relations
- Digital and Social Media
- Internal and external communication strategist
- Media Liaison
- Crisis Communication
