The Graduate Certificate in Communication Public Sector gives more experienced communications practitioners the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to manage specific issues events and tasks which may occur within that environment and draw on the theory which underpins these.This qualification provides a professional development opportunity for a communications practitioner with a generic or similar undergraduate degree who wishes to specialise in local government working at a higher level.Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Communication PS will be mediasavvy communication practitioners who know the local government environment and understand how it works. They will be able to plan for internal and external change or crises utilising new media as well as traditional means.
Study options
Online/Distance
(17 Weeks)
Tuition fees
NZ$22,500.00 (US$ 13,421)
per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date
September 2027
Entry requirements
For international students
Completion of secondary school education equivalent to New Zealand Year 11 or 12
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.