BCom Hons: Communication Management at University of Pretoria

Communications management is the systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revision of all the channels of communication within an organization and between organizations; it also includes the organization, and dissemination of new communication directives connected with an organization, network, or communications technology.

Admission requirements

Relevant BCom degree with at least 60% for Communication Management on the 3rd-year level.

Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree. Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.

Acknowledgement of modules

Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2, and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question are attended and passed at this university.

If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enrol or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.

Additional requirements

Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree.

Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.

Acknowledgment of modules

a. Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2, and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question are attended and passed at this university.

b. If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enroll or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.

Duration of study 1 year

What do you learn in communication management?

The program teaches a number of skills, such as management theories and practices, mediation and negotiation, and business communication.

Students will develop the skills needed to address issues relating to the online community and social media, networking, and management of external agencies.

What type of jobs can you get with a communications degree?

Public Relations Specialists.

Meeting/Event Planner.

College Alumni & Development Officers.

Media Planner.

Social Media Manager.

Human Resources Specialist.

Business Reporter.

Health Educator.