Courses

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

In this course, students examine the role of public relations within and among various sectors of society including business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Case studies are used to illustrate the profession and practice of public relations where possible, and ethical standards in public relations are emphasized. Media, consumer, employee, and community relations, as well as ethical standards in the public relations industry are examined.

This course introduces students to the importance of communication within organizations. Organizational communication theory is discussed as it relates to climate, dyads, small group, public, and mediated communication. Students apply theory in several business writing and speaking assignments.

This course requires students to research, create, and deliver speeches on topics and issues that reflect personal beliefs and values. In doing so they discern diverse materials, consider logical and ethical demands, and analyze their audience in order to create socially and globally responsible rhetorical messages.