57610 Risk, Issue and Crisis Communication

6cp; weeks 1-10: 90-minute face-to-face seminars/workshops; week 11: 120-minute mock crisis simulation exercise; week 12: 120-minute actual crisis simulation exercise (deployed in class); lectures are provided as pre-recorded content uploaded to Canvas
Requisite(s): 18 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04461 Master of Strategic Communication OR 18 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04462 Master of Strategic Communication (Extension)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 57219 Issue and Crisis Communication AND 57810 Risk, Issue and Crisis Communication
Core

Postgraduate

Description

This subject prepares students to manage communication for risks, issues, and crises, vital for maintaining organisational resilience in today's interconnected world. They learn to craft strategies that effectively convey complex information to stakeholders, enhancing their ability to prevent escalation of issues to crises and protect reputations. Through critical analysis of real-world cases, students gain insights into the lifecycle of crises and the importance of the intervention of strategic communication in the cycle. Learning involves active seminar discussions and practical exercises, fostering a deep understanding of multimodal communication tactics within various theoretical frameworks.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus
Spring session, City campus

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Access conditions

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