 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Majors: Communication – Public Relations EU Project Manager Regional and Local Self – Government Policy |  | | | | |
Political Science Department is suited to students who are interested in social and political issues of the contemporary world, who want to get involved in political life and decide on the future shape of their region and community. It is also aimed at those who wish to pursue careers in the media, advertising and communication industries. Programmes emphasise the role of Public Relations in the functioning of institutions and companies and equips students with an in-depth understanding of international relations and policy-making. The wide range of themes covered by the courses within Political Science Department opens door to many attractive careers and enhance students' employability on the labour market. Our graduates can work in a range of different governmental and non-governmental organisations, political institutions as well as the private and corporate sector. They may also find employment in advertising agencies, PR agencies, the media and press, work as spokesmen or political image consultants. Our former students are found in various managerial positions, supervising different projects, managing human resources, developing business strategies - both in public administration and business. After three and a half years of studies graduates receive a Bachelor's degree and may continue their education towards a Master's degree. Our students also participate in the work experience placement programme - after the first year of study they work for a public relations agency of their choice, and after the second year of study - in the media (students choose the media that interest them best - magazine editors, radio or television stations). Students are also involved in promotional activities for the University, they have an opportunity to participate in trade fairs, design advertising materials and organize local and nationwide events, which are often broadcast by the Polish television. Our academic staff comprise leading experts in their fields associated with renowned Polish universities and successful professionals such as PR practitioners, TV, radio and press journalists. Did you know that: In the nearest future every company will have, apart form a marketing department, a separate unit responsible for building its image, public relations and internal communication. Major: Communication - Public Relations
This course is intended for graduates who want to pursue careers in: - media relations; - advertising and marketing; - social communication; - professional image consultancy; - public relations;
The main themes explored on this course include: - interpersonal communication; - information policies; - information package; - negotiations; - mechanisms of human motivation; - methods and techniques in social research; - event management; - political propaganda; - ethics; - political marketing; - rhetoric and the art of public speaking.
In addition to the core training in PR, the programme also offers a wide range of other courses, which cover: Information Technology, economics, psychology of negotiation, two foreign languages, general history of the 20th century, history of Poland, the world's political systems, history of culture and art, sociology, socialpsychology. Students will also gain some practical skills, useful for PR practitioners, e.g. they can take a professional video camera course. Students will acquire knowledge and practical skills in the fields of: - establishing and maintaining good relationships with the public, the media, political environment and contractors; - building positive internal public relations in a company; - effective communication; - conducting negotiations; - business sponsorship; - effective self-presentation (appearance, body language, etc.); - social influence and persuasion; - the modern media market; - establishing a public relation budget. Major: EU Project Manager
This course is aimed at: - professionals working in any industry, who are engaged in managing different projects, including projects financed by the European Union; - staff responsible for task management, human resources and project budgets. Being a Project Manager requires a mature personality and the ability to be open-minded in any circumstances. The main themes explored on this course include: - organizational solutions for project implementation; - project management and human resources; - teamwork in project implementation; - communication in project management; - management of the project financial resources; - risk management; - features that set EU projects apart from other projects; - computer-aided project management.
Students will acquire knowledge and practical skills in: - supervising teams; - co-ordinating project activities; - planning, developing and implementation of projects; - time management; - effective interpersonal communication; - developing strategy and action plans; - building project budgets; - conducting market analysis; - project reporting. Major: Regional and Local Self – Government Policy
This course is intended for graduates who want to pursue careers in: - public service, local government units and government agencies; - politics, working with political parties, domestic and international economic organizations, social institutions, constituency offices, etc.; - the media, e.g. radio or television. The major in Regional and Local Self – Government Policy aims to train future perssonel of local, regional and national public service and to provide graduates with skills essential for careers in politics and policy-making.
The main themes explored on this course include: - methods of project management for commercial and public sectors; - management of local and regional development; - regional and local self-government policy.
Graduates will acquire knowledge and practical skills in: - administrative and local government law; - structure and operation of regional governments and local government institutions; - regional and local economic policy; - sociology of local communities; - local media; - environmental protection on a local scale; - local conflict management; - planning and implementing activities to benefit local communities; these include: obtaining funds from the central budget and the European Union, building a stronger civil society in the region, c management.
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