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Corporate Communication

“Trust is the ultimate currency in the relationship that all institutions build with their stakeholders.”

- by Edelman

Today’s communication professionals work at the centre of complex organisational, social and reputational questions. To create meaningful impact, they need to look beyond messages and channels, and connect communication with strategy, leadership, trust and stakeholder engagement.

The corporate communication masterclasses at RSM help experienced professionals sharpen their thinking, challenge assumptions and apply academic insight to real organisational issues. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in one area or build towards a broader executive learning path, the overview below helps you choose the right starting point.

Programme 2026-2027

Strategic Communication

Strengthen your ability to align communication with organisational goals and create long-term value. This masterclass equips experienced professionals with practical frameworks to position communication as a strategic function within their organisation.

Sep | In-person

Reputation Management

This three-day masterclass offers the latest insights and practical approaches to reputation management in today’s complex and polarised environments. Learn how to build, protect and leverage corporate reputation, and strengthen your ability to contribute to strategic and board-level decision-making.

Oct | In-person

Organisational Change

This masterclass helps experienced professionals strengthen the strategic role of communication in organisational change. Participants explore how people understand, interpret and respond to change, and how communication can build trust, engage stakeholders and support successful implementation.

Oct | New added

Leadership and Communication

This three-day masterclass will strengthen your strategic and leadership skills, expand your general business knowledge, and enhance your professional competence on three levels of business: personal, organisational and global. This masterclass will help you develop valuable general management perspectives for communications.

Nov | In-person

Employee Communication

This masterclass will help you to energise your employee and management communication skills by integrating theories, research insights as well as current issues and cases into a comprehensive guide for best practices in employee communications. It will equip you with knowledge and a deep toolkit to keep employees informed and engaged.

Dec | Live online

Winter Course in Corporate Communication

Acquire an in-depth view of the latest developments, tools, and practical and academic insights into subjects such as organisational identity, corporate branding, strategic reputation management, strategic corporate communication and corporate storytelling.

Winter Foundation Course
January | Live online

Crisis Communication

Develop the strategic insight and practical skills to prepare for, manage, and recover from organisational crises. Through proven frameworks, real-world cases, and expert guidance, you will learn how to make sound decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and protect your organisation’s most valuable asset: its reputation.

March | In-person

Corporate Branding

Corporate brands are strategic assets that shape reputation, trust, and stakeholder relationships. This masterclass provides the frameworks and practical tools to develop authentic corporate brands, align identity and experience, and create lasting value through effective brand strategy.

April| In-person

Digital Communication

Develop a strategic understanding of how AI, data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies are reshaping communication. Learn how to navigate digital transformation and strengthen stakeholder engagement in a rapidly evolving business environment.

May | In-person

Issues Management and Public Affairs

Develop the strategic perspective to anticipate emerging issues, engage stakeholders and navigate the political and regulatory environment. Learn how issues management and public affairs can strengthen organisational resilience and decision-making.

May | In-person

Summer Course in Corporate Communication

Discover the latest insights, tools and development in corporate communication during our four-day Summer Course in June. Immerse yourself in workshops, case studies and interactive sessions by world-renowned academics and experienced business practitioners, and apply your newly gained knowledge into practice.

June | In-person

Key benefits

  • You will be able to put into practice what you have learned
  • You will be presented the latest research, in a clear and understandable manner
  • The faculty for all programmes include world-class academics from various backgrounds, which ensures high-quality teaching
  • Visiting business practitioners are highly experienced and share their practical knowledge with you
  • Expand your network, and learn from other professionals.
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