Public relations and event management professionals are increasingly in demand as employers recognize the value of effective communications. From one day to the next you could be pitching a story, staging a news conference, organizing an event or managing crises.

 

People come to PR and event management from different backgrounds – from journalism and sociology to fitness and the non-profit sector. In just eight months, you’ll develop skills that will make you an asset in any industry: 

• Graduates find dynamic opportunities working for government, hospitals, schools, businesses, advocacy groups and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), as well as public relations firms. 
• You could work as a PR specialist, event manager, fundraiser, media relations specialist, public affairs expert, publicist, or campaign manager. 
• Many jobs offer extensive opportunities for travel. 
• Entry-level jobs include producing digital media packages, media monitoring, organizing interviews and news conferences, creating visual presentations and planning special events.