CIPR Specialist Diploma - Crisis Communication

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

University RankQS Ranking

924

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United Kingdom/Aberdeen /Robert Gordon University/CIPR Specialist Diploma - Crisis Communication

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 720 / year

Next Intake September-2023

CIPR Specialist Diploma - Crisis Communication

About

This professional short course is designed for any professional who has a responsibility for crisis management and business recovery strategies, as well as those looking to specialise in crisis communication as a career.

The course will help you to understand the impact of a crisis, how it damages reputation and how it can be mitigated. You will develop an understanding of potential causes which could lead to the need for crisis management.

The course will cover a number of engaging topics including crisis-prone behaviour, issues management, reputation (vulnerabilities and opportunities), different levels and impacts of crisis and influencing strategies to avoid or avert a crisis.

This course will cover various topics including:

Crisis-prone behaviour
Different levels and impacts of crisis

Issues management
Reputation (vulnerabilities and opportunities)
Influencing strategies to avoid or avert a crisis

Learning Methods

The course will be delivered in two day long workshops at RGUâ€™s Garthdee Campus in Aberdeen, followed by self-study online through CampusMoodle, the universityâ€™s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which offers you the flexibility of where and when you can study.
The workshop will provide you with the hands-on practical ability to handle and react to a crisis. It will also allow the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded individuals and build your confidence in the subject area.

CampusMoodle provides you with full open access to tutors and other class members. The course materials and online support will provide you with a wealth of theory and specific guidance.

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out through a single 5000 word coursework assignment (a 3,000 word executive report plus a 2,000 word summary analysis of secondary research findings), which will be marked by RGU and moderated by the CIPR. There will be three assessment submission points to choose from within the 12 month period, providing added flexibility for busy professionals.

*Students will not receive RGU credit for this course.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Career opportunities exist primarily within the private and public sectors where there is growing demand for crisis management expertise which can adapt to an increasingly uncertain political, economic, social and technological environment.

The CIPR Specialist Diploma (Crisis Communication) may be used to support an application to other MSc courses within the School of Creative and Cultural Business.

On completion of the course you will be eligible for 20% Alumni discount on other RGU courses and may be able to accelerate membership to the CIPR (subject to individual circumstances and CIPR policy and regulations).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 720

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.