MA - Professional Communication

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Students
Possess ONE of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Professional Communication, Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies or any equivalent qualifications with:
  • CGPA of 2.5 and above with at least ONE (1) year of working experience; 
  • CGPA of 2.49 and below with at least THREE (3) years of working experience; 
• Professional qualification(s) from approved professional bodies;
• Other qualification recognized by the Government of Malaysia or approved by the University Senate; 
• Must sit for IUMW English Placement Test.

International Students
Possess ONE of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Professional Communication, Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies or any equivalent qualifications with:
  • CGPA of 2.5 and above with at least ONE (1) year of working experience;
  • CGPA of 2.49 and below with at least THREE (3) years of working experience.
• Professional qualification(s) from approved professional bodies; 
• Other qualification recognized by the Government of Malaysia or approved by the University Senate;
• Pass IELTS with Band 6 or better, or TOEFL (paper) with a minimum score of 547 AND
• Must sit for IUMW English Placement Test.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• Communication Theories
• Professional Communication
• Media Management
• Social Media or Brand Management

Semester 2

• Intercultural Communication
• Communication Research Method
• Graduate Research Project 1
• Advertising or Public Relations

Semester 3

• Graduate Research Project 2
• Media Law & Ethics
• Media Convergence & Digital Culture