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MASTER'S PROGRAMME WITH THESIS

Programme          :           Master of Science

Field of Study       :           Communication

Introduction

The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and practices relevant to the
field of communication.  This programme is intended to prepare candidates for employment
in the communication and media industry.  The Department offers five areas of emphasis at
the Master's level: (1) Development Communication, (2) Journalism,  (3) Communication Technology, 
(4) Human Communication, and (5) Organisational Communication.

Entrance Requirements

Candidates must posses a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related fields with a CGPA of 3.0
from UPM or other recognized universities.

Semester Programme Offered

First semester and Second Semester
Duration of programme: 2 years

Programme Requirements 

a.         Credit Requirements

Candidates pursuing this programme are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits and a
maximum of 18 credits of coursework. Courses are as follows:

                  DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

  List of course

KOM 5111Communication Theory3 credits
KOM 5113Communication Research Methods3 credits
KOM 5115Statistics for Communication Research3 credits
KOM 5219Development Communication3 credits
KOM 5413Communication Technology for Development3 credits

         
                  JOURNALISM

  List of course

KOM 5111 Communication Theory3 credits
KOM 5113Communication Research Methods3 credits
KOM 5115 Statistics for Communication Research3 credits
KOM 5515Global Journalism3 credits
KOM 5517Writing, Editing and Publishing3 credits


                  COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
       

  List of course

KOM 5111 Communication Theory3 credits
KOM 5113 Communication Research Methods3 credits
KOM 5115Statistics for Communication Research3 credits
KOM 5415Cyber Communication3 credits
KOM 5417    Issues in Communication Technology3 credits


                  HUMAN COMMUNICATION         

  List of course

KOM 5111Communication Theory3 credits
KOM 5113 Communication Research Methods3 credits
KOM 5115Statistics for Communication Research3 credits
KOM 5211 Interpersonal Commmunication3 credits
KOM 5215Intercultural Communication3 credits


                 ORAGNIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

                 List of course

KOM 5111Communication Theory3 credits
KOM 5113 Communication Research Methods3 credits
KOM 5115Statistics for Communication Research3 credits
KOM 5315Organizational Communication3 credits
KOM 5319Communication and Decision Making3 credits

Course Sinopsis 

b.          Other Requirements

i.    Thesis

 SPS 5999                   Master's Research

The candidate must register for the Master’s Research (SPS 5999) course. This
is a research project course that will culminate into a thesis by the end of the
programme. This thesis will be assessed and a viva voce will be conducted
to ensure the candidate’s competency in field of study.

ii.    Seminar

SPS 5903                    Seminar

The candidate is required to register for a one-credit seminar course (SPS 5903).
This course is design for students to present a research proposal. This course
should be taken no later than the second semester of enrollment. The course
will be assessed and will be given Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.

Tuition FeesPengajian

Basic Fee

First semester                                            RM 1,400.00

Second and subsequent semesters               RM 1,150.00

Final semester                                            RM 1,650.00


International students have to pay an additional fee of RM 1,000.00 per semester.


For Further Information

Please contact:

Unit Siswazah dan Pengantarabangsaan
Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: 603-89468702

Email:

or

Penyelaras Program Siswazah Komunikasi
Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia
Attn : Dr. Hamisah Hasan

Tel: 603-89468667

Email:

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