An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.
An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.
This course is designed to focus on the sports industry in terms of promotion, branding, sport promotion in the global environment, current social and cultural issues in sports, and reputational challenges in sports. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of social and digital media in sport promotion. To demonstrate the connection between theory and practice, students will learn from sports industry professionals who participate as featured speakers.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to social change strategy and the ability of strategic communicators to engage in social change. The course will also provide students exposure to strategic social change theories and practices. Students will learn a new integrated framework of thinking about, and carrying out, social change campaigns, which can help practicing managers achieve behavior-change objectives more efficiently and effectively.
This course will introduce students to special event planning processes and strategies. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, and managing both physical and virtual events. Topics will include research and planning, attracting sponsors and exhibitors, using integrated strategic communication to generate publicity and awareness, and evaluating event effectiveness toward reaching client objectives.
An overview of the strategic use of media in integrated promotional campaigns is provided. Students acquire basic skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation of media; choice of target audience, use of secondary research on products and audiences; development of media objectives, strategies and tactics; and the oral and written presentation of media plans. The basic structure of media organizations is discussed.
This course is designed to reinforce and expand the knowledge learned in the introductory public relations course, ISC 341. The course will provide students with an opportunity to apply public relations principles and approaches to institutional experiences. Emphasis will be placed on actual case studies, and students are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
Qualified students enter the professional sector to refine skills and knowledge. Supervised internships approved by the School allow placements in industry, government, radio, television, print media, research agencies, etc. A signed contract must be completed prior to the start of the internship. Pass/fail only.
Designed for students with research or special study problems. Regular consultation with the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Enrollment normally limited to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 standing in the major. These requirements may be waived by the department in exceptional circumstances.
Designed for students with research or special study problems. Regular consultation with the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Enrollment normally limited to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 standing in the major. These requirements may be waived by the department in exceptional circumstances.
