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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Business Communications

Business Communications

Complete this career-boosting professional program in as little as eight months of full-time studies, or part- time in two years – after you complete your undergraduate degree.
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In an increasingly competitive workplace, the ability to communicate effectively is an invaluable asset. Practical and industry-driven, this program will give students the opportunity to consider business communication in multiple areas. This includes internal communications within a business, communications with external stakeholders such as consumers or clients, as well as effective means of communicating in times of challenge or crisis.

You will learn how to tailor your writing to your target audience, create strategies to effectively share ideas, and master the latest communications tools by specializing in this essential business skill. Skills developed will include event planning, crisis communication, marketing and branding, the writing of effective business documents across multiple formats, and the ability to deliver persuasive professional presentations, pitches, and talks.

If you have any questions about Trent's Post-Graduate Certificates, please contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.

Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • View the full program description including course schedules and academic requirements for the Durham campus

Resume Boosters:

  • Take courses that teach high demand and long-lasting skills that help you manage complex projects, work well with others, and write clearly and persuasively.
  • Gain the skills needed to become an agile and succinct communicator, ready for the workplace.
  • Undertake hands-on projects in courses that will also put your skills to the test.
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Career Paths:

Career Opportunities

  • Communications Coordinator
  • Media Relations Specialist
  • Internal Communications Specialist
  • Marketing and Communications Manager
  • External Affairs Manager
  • Manager of Public Relations

Popular Courses:

  • Communications & Critical Thinking
  • Principles of Online Marketing
  • Managerial & Market Research
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Admission Requirements

Program Requirements:

  • To be eligible for this program, you must hold a degree from an accredited university. Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a planned completion before September.

Related Programs

  • Communications (Co-op Available)
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