The Bachelor of Applied Communication prepares students for careers as communications specialists in organisations and business. Students who study this program will be able to:
1. Design their own programme of study in communication by 'mixing and matching' courses to suit career options.
2. Pursue a specific career pathway by choosing a specialisation. Five are available:
- Marketing Communications
- Organisational Communication
- Public Relations and Event Management
- Human Resources Communication
- Knowledge Management and eCommunication
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- At least 64 NCEA credits at Level 2, including one subject which demonstrates fluency in English or
- At least 42 NCEA credits at Level 3, including one subject which demonstrates fluency in English or
- Graduates of appropriate New Zealand qualifications at Level 4 and above, including the MIT Diploma in Communication Studies or
- Demonstrate that they can work/study at a level appropriate to the programme. This may be demonstrated through an interview and
- Demonstrate English language competence (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. International applicants must have an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.
