Management Communication Subject regulations
Management Communication develops the skills and strategies needed to communicate effectively within and across organisations. It focuses on how communication shapes culture, supports leadership, drives collaboration, and improves decision-making.
Students will explore areas such as professional speaking, communication ethics, organisational change, conflict resolution, and digital platforms. The subject balances practical communication tools with critical insights into how organisations are built and sustained through communication.
Graduates will be equipped to work in roles such as communication advisor, management consultant, facilitator, or community leader. These skills also complement careers in marketing, leadership, and public relations.
Management Communication is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in Management Communication, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for Management Communication, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete COMMS103 and COMMS200.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(MComm) A Graduate Certificate is available to graduates who have not included Management Communication at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate. GradCert(MCOMM) students must complete LEADR302 and COMMS300.
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PGCert(MComm), PGDip(MComm), BCS(Hons) and MBus The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BCS(Hons), PGCert(MComm), PGDip(MComm) and MBus. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for the BCS(Hons) programmes.
PGCert(MComm) students must complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for Management Communication at 500 level.
PGDip(MComm) students must complete at least 90 points from the papers listed for Management Communication at 500 level.
MBus students must complete MNGMT581, one of WSOMM590, LCOMM591, LCOMM592, LCOMM593 or LCOMM594; and at least 90 points from the papers listed for Management Communication at 500 level. Students taking the 120-point MBus are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MBus are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Management Communication papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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COMMS102
Communication in a Digital World
This paper introduces students to communication practices, concepts, and issues that they are likely to encounter as citizens, communicating... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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COMMS103
Communication and Organising
The paper introduces students to key communication theories within organisational contexts. It will demonstrate the power of communication in... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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LEADR101
Introduction to Leadership
By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26G (Online) & 26I (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26X (Secondary School - Unistart) |
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COMMS200
Communication Ethics
This paper provides a foundation in communication ethics by working with students to examine, negotiate, and take sound decisions on ethical issues... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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LEADR201
Professional Speaking
This highly practical paper focuses on the skills, principles and practices of developing and delivering professional speeches and presentations... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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LEADR202
Leadership and Facilitation
This paper covers the core concepts of interpersonal communication and equips students with skills to lead and facilitate effective communication in... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM202
Health Communication
This paper explores the construction and evaluation of communication campaigns to address health issues in communities and organisations. The... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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PUBRL205
Internal Communication and Organisational Change
This paper introduces students to communication as central to organisational practices. It provides theoretical and practical insights to equip... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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COMMS300
Communication Consulting Project
Students will engage with organisations to assess their communication needs, research and consult on communication issues, as well as identify... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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LEADR302
Conflict and Negotiation
This paper provides a foundation in conflict management in a variety of contexts and provides students with skills in leading negotiations in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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PUBRL302
Issues and Crisis Management
PUBRL302 takes a case study approach to learning to understand and strategically adapt to a wide range of issues and to respond to crises that may... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM591
Management Communication Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 591 dissertation is a maximum of 13,000 words. |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM592
Management Communication Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 592 dissertation is a maximum of 26,000 words. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM593
Management Communication Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 593 thesis is a maximum of 39,000 words. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM594
Management Communication Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 594 thesis is a maximum of 50,000 words. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM800
Management Communication MPhil Thesis
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120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MCOMM900
Management Communication PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26I (Tauranga) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26J (Tauranga) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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COMMS102 Communication in a Digital World
This paper introduces students to communication practices, concepts, and issues that they are likely to encounter as citizens, communicating...
Points 15The paper introduces students to key communication theories within organisational contexts. It will demonstrate the power of communication in...
Points 15By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a...
Points 15 -
COMMS200 Communication Ethics
This paper provides a foundation in communication ethics by working with students to examine, negotiate, and take sound decisions on ethical issues...
Points 15This highly practical paper focuses on the skills, principles and practices of developing and delivering professional speeches and presentations...
Points 15This paper covers the core concepts of interpersonal communication and equips students with skills to lead and facilitate effective communication in...
Points 15This paper explores the construction and evaluation of communication campaigns to address health issues in communities and organisations. The...
Points 15This paper introduces students to communication as central to organisational practices. It provides theoretical and practical insights to equip...
Points 15 -
COMMS300 Communication Consulting Project
Students will engage with organisations to assess their communication needs, research and consult on communication issues, as well as identify...
Points 15This paper provides a foundation in conflict management in a variety of contexts and provides students with skills in leading negotiations in...
Points 15PUBRL302 takes a case study approach to learning to understand and strategically adapt to a wide range of issues and to respond to crises that may...
Points 15 -
MCOMM591 Management Communication Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 591 dissertation is a maximum of 13,000 words.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 592 dissertation is a maximum of 26,000 words.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 593 thesis is a maximum of 39,000 words.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 594 thesis is a maximum of 50,000 words.
Points 120 -
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MCOMM900 Management Communication PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 6 Sep 2025 01:00am