Communications — minor University of the Fraser Valley

Program Description

Across disciplines and industries, employers in B.C. and Canada list communications skills as a must-have. Indeed, to succeed in today’s high-tech, info-crazed world, the ability to weave words and images together is essential. Whether it’s an email message, oral presentation, résumé, magazine article, how-to-manual, travel brochure, novel, bus billboard, web page, or even a cereal box, communications material has to be written and presented in a clear and compelling style to appeal to its intended audience. UFV’s communications courses can enhance your career path in any discipline and give you useable skills in the workplace. They can also lead to an exciting career in communications, marketing, public relations, fundraising, and more. UFV Communications courses are especially valuable if you are looking for a career as an editor, editorial assistant, advertising copywriter, technical writer, speech writer, technical editor, novelist, press secretary, communications officer, publicity agent, public affairs officer, communications specialist, fundraising consultant, or public relations manager. Regardless of which career you choose, effective communications skills can give you the edge that sets you apart and provides you with a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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