YCCS2120 Strategic Communication Planning (6 cr)

This study module focuses on the strategic and responsible communication planning from an organizational perspective. It trains students to take consultative role in organizations, and to construct a research-based communication plan that supports strategic and responsible management of the organization.

Strategic communication planning requires by nature consideration of ethics and accountability while supporting effective and transparent organizations. This study module discusses how strategic communication can help organizations to engage in promoting UN’s sustainable development goals in their operational fields, focusing especially on goals 11 Sustainable cities and communities, 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions, and 17 Partnerships.

This study module develops project management skills, entrepreneurship, and strategic thinking.  

After completing this study module, the student

· understands thoroughly how communication expert can contribute to strategic planning of the organization

· is able to evaluate organization's strategic choices from the perspective of accountability 

· is able to connect communication strategy is linked to organization’s strategy

· is able to utilize communication strategically for solving organization’s problems

· is able to reason theoretically the choices of communication strategy

is able to listen to client's needs and apply one's expertise in situationally

is able to design project schedule and division of work for the team, and evaluate the input of the members of the team

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