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. 2025 | Sep.–Dec. 2025 | Jan.–Apr. 2026 | May–Aug. 2026 | Sep.–Dec. 2026 |
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| HPPR401 Public Relations Theory and Practice |
Online |
Online |
Online |
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| HPPR402 Effective Communication Tools |
Online |
Online |
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| HPPR403 Communication Planning |
Online |
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| HPPR404 Research and Evaluation |
Online |
Online |
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| HPPR405 Writing for Public Relations |
Online |
Online |
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| HPPR407 Evolution of Public Relations |
Online |
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| 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. 2025 | Sep.–Dec. 2025 | Jan.–Apr. 2026 | May–Jul. 2026 | Sep.–Dec. 2026 |
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| HPPR428 Ethics and Public Relations |
Online |
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| HPPR433 Media Relations |
Online |
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| HPPR450 Social Media for Public Relations |
Online |
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HPPR461 (formerly HPPR460: Community and Stakeholder Engagement) |
Online |
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| HPPR470 Leadership Excellence in Public Relations |
Online |
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| 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.