Diploma Program in Public Relations course schedule

Please note:

  • Class sizes are limited, so early registration is advised.
  • All courses are subject to minimum enrolment and the schedule is subject to change.
  • Public Relations Theory and Practice is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all other courses.

Required courses (7)

Required Public Relations courses will be offered during the following terms:    

Course May–Aug. 2026 Sept.–Dec. 2026 Jan.–April 2027 May–Aug. 2027 Sept.–Dec. 2027

HPPR401
Public Relations Theory and Practice

   
Online
     
Online

HPPR402
Effective Communication Tools

 
Online
     
Online
 

HPPR403
Communication Planning

     
Online
   

HPPR404
Research and Evaluation

 
Online
     
Online
 

HPPR405
Writing for Public Relations

   
Online
     
Online

HPPR407
Evolution of Public Relations

     
Online
   

HPPR408
Case Studies in Public Relations *

   
Online
     
Online

*Case Studies: must have successfully completed Public Relations Theory and Practice, Communication Planning and Research and Evaluation.

Elective courses (3)

Elective Public Relations courses will be offered during the following terms:    

Course May–Aug. 2026 Sept.–Dec. 2026 Jan.–April 2027 May–Aug. 2027 Sept.–Dec. 2027

HPPR428
Ethics and Public Relations

         

HPPR433
Media Relations

         

HPPR450
Social Media for Public Relations

     
Online
   

HPPR461
Community Engagement
(formerly HPPR460: Community and Stakeholder Engagement)

 
Online 
     
Online
 

HPPR470
Leadership Excellence in Public Relations

    
Online
     

HPPR480
Crisis Communication for Public Relations Professionals **

     
Online
   

**Note: this course is a Micro-certificate in Crisis Communication for Public Relations Professionals, which can also be applied as an elective in the PR diploma program.


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