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PGD Corporate Communications Consulting

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Corporate Communications Consulting is a professionally oriented programme designed to develop high-level communication strategists who can manage reputation, influence stakeholders, and provide advisory support to organisations operating in complex, high-visibility environments. The programme equips participants with the strategic, analytical, and leadership communication skills required to operate as in-house corporate communication professionals or external consultants serving public and private sector clients.

At the core of the programme is the understanding that modern organisations succeed or fail on the strength of their relationships, credibility, and public trust. Students are trained in the principles and practice of corporate communication, including corporate reputation management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, executive communication, internal communication, crisis and issues management, public affairs, and corporate branding. These competencies enable participants to manage how organisations are perceived by employees, customers, regulators, investors, the media, and the wider society.

The consulting focus of the programme distinguishes it from traditional communication degrees. Participants learn how to think and operate as professional advisers—how to diagnose organisational communication problems, conduct audits, develop communication strategies, prepare advisory reports, and present solutions to senior leadership. Through case studies, simulations, and applied projects, students are exposed to real-world scenarios such as crisis response, leadership transitions, reputation recovery, policy communication, and stakeholder conflicts.

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Programme benefits

A strong emphasis is placed on strategic internal communication, recognising that employees are an organisation’s first and most important audience. Students learn how to design communication systems that improve engagement, alignment, productivity, and organisational culture. They are also trained in managing communication during change, mergers, restructuring, and organisational transformation.

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to design and lead corporate communication strategies, manage organisational reputation, advise leadership during crises, and serve as trusted communication consultants to corporations, government agencies, NGOs, and multinational organisations. They will possess the professional credibility, strategic insight, and practical tools required to protect and enhance institutional value through effective communication.

Who is this programme ideal for?

The PGD in Corporate Communications Consulting is ideal for communication managers, public affairs officers, HR and administrative executives, media professionals, public sector managers, entrepreneurs, and graduates seeking to build careers in corporate communication, public relations, stakeholder management, and strategic advisory services. It prepares participants not just to work in organisations—but to influence how organisations are understood, trusted, and respected.

A few of the select courses under the PGD in Corporate Communications Consulting include the following:

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    • Communications Theories
    • Internal Communications
    • Formal Network Models
    • Crisis Communications
    • Talent Management
    • Business Communications
    • Crisis Management
    • CSR & Sustainability Communications
    • Corporate Strategy & Brand Comms

Admission Requirement

All intending applicants must hold at least a PGD in Communications, Media Studies, or related fields from a recognised institution, or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) in any discipline. Candidates with relevant industry experience and demonstrable communication or digital leadership skills may also be considered or a PGD from LLBSUK/SCMS or a recognized tertiary institution within or outside Nigeria.

    • Certificate of Completion by above mentioned tertiary institution
    • Work experience of over 6 years and above in your field of endeavour
    • Statement of Purpose of 500 to 1,000 words long
    • Transcripts document from your tertiary institution
    • Concise Curriculum Vitae
    • Evidence of payment of Tuition & Registration Fees

"Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability."

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