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COVID-19 is not the only change driver in Corporate Communications functions. Communications leaders identified additional forces impacting changes to their function and agenda, with business transformation at the top of the list. Shifting expectations of corporations and their leaders to take positions on social issues, particularly in the United States, also emerged as a central driver of the Corporate Communications agenda.

The Future of Corporate Communication, Edelman (2021)

 

Please find below a schedule of executive courses/advanced elective courses related to corporate communication, reputation management and related disciplines. The courses are offered online or in-person on the Erasmus University Campus. 

Programme 2024-2025

Strategic Communication

The three-day course on Strategic Communication focuses on how to identify strategic threats and contributions to organisations that can be managed by corporate communications.

September | In-person

Reputation Management

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and expertise to unpack the various building blocks of strategic reputation management, such as causes, moderators and consequences of different reputation strategies in stakeholder relationships.

October | Online

Corporate Responsibility

This masterclass focuses on the corporation’s responsibility to its key constituencies such as customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and the environment, in all parts of their operations. This concept extends beyond obligations to comply with regulations alone, and finds companies taking further steps voluntarily to ‘do well by doing good’.

November | In-person

Organisational Change

This three-day masterclass about organisational change examines theories of change and development applied to organisations, groups and individuals. It explores how theoretical perspectives of change are reflected in the range of approaches applied to the diagnosis and solving of problems in organisations.

November | In-person

Digital Communication

This three-day course focuses on the transformation that technology has brought to the field of corporate communication, and how you can make effective use of it. You will develop valuable knowledge for optimising your organisation’s digital corporate communications.

December | In-person

Winter Foundation Course in Corporate Communication

Acquire an in-depth view of the latest developments, tools, and practical and academic insights into subjects such as organisational identity, corporate branding, strategic reputation management, strategic corporate communication and corporate storytelling.

Winter Foundation Course
January | Online

Conscientious organisations: Beyond CSR

The course covers stakeholder roles in influencing organisations, leadership challenges, and issues in innovation and communication to act conscientiously. It realistically yet optimistically addresses organisational dilemmas and opportunities through integrated and conscientious methods, using lectures, workshops, cases, and readings. More info is coming soon.

March | NEW

Issues Management & Public Affairs

Gain insights into the importance of corporate issues management and public affairs. You will develop a working knowledge of best practices in issues management, and public affairs management. This will help you to secure the corporation’s ‘societal license to operate’ and to integrate its market and nonmarket strategies. 

April | In-person

Employee Communication

This masterclass will help you to energise your employee and management communication skills by integrating theories, research insights as well as current issues and cases into a comprehensive guide for best practices in employee communications. It will equip you with knowledge and a deep toolkit to keep employees informed and engaged.

May | In-person

Leadership and Communication

This three-day masterclass will strengthen your strategic and leadership skills, expand your general business knowledge, and enhance your professional competence on three levels of business: personal, organisational and global. This masterclass will help you develop valuable general management perspectives for communications.

June | In-person

Summer Foundation Course in Corporate Communication

Discover the latest insights, tools and development in corporate communication during our four-day Summer Course in June. Immerse yourself in workshops, case studies and interactive sessions by world-renowned academics and experienced business practitioners, and apply your newly gained knowledge into practice.

June | In-person

Key benefits

  • You will be able to put into practice what you have learned
  • You will be presented the latest research, in a clear and understandable manner
  • The faculty for all programmes include world-class academics from various backgrounds, which ensures high-quality teaching
  • Visiting business practitioners are highly experienced and share their practical knowledge with you
  • Expand your network, and learn from other professionals.
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