This course is designed for practitioners to sharpen or further their skills, or for those seeking a career change to this field. The discipline studies are designed as a comprehensive survey of public relations. They provide an overview of the foundations of public relations theory and practice; problems and opportunities in communicating with the corporate audience; development of mass media strategy and tactics; and a systematic exploration of the planning, management and evaluation of public relations campaigns. QUT’s Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience. Why choose this course? This course is designed to extend your real-world public relations knowledge and skills. Public relations focuses on how to build organizational relationships, write for and liaise with the media, and make public relations decisions across the corporate, government, agency and not for-profit sectors. In undertaking this study area you will also acquire the skills to manage public relations issues, respond to public opinion and work to protect reputations for real world organizations. Throughout the course you will develop a portfolio of work to demonstrate your advanced knowledge, skills and potential to employers. Career outcomes Public relations specialists advise on how to manage and portray corporate and organizational identities. You will acquire professional communication skills for employment in corporate, government, consultancy and not-for-profit sectors. Our graduates enter the marketplace as public relations managers and consultants, special event managers, promotions managers, media advisers, information officers, and corporate communication officers.