LG701
Master of Professional Communication
Program Code : LG701
MQA Accredited S/N : MQA/SWA03019 (Please click for MQR document)
Total Credit Hours : 40
Duration of Study : 3-4 Semesters (Full Time)
5-8 Semesters (Part Time)
INTRODUCTION
This program aims to produce graduates who possess calibre in professional communication as well as the quality to compete at local and international arena. The program educational objectives also aim to produce graduates who are able to communicate effectively in intercultural, academic and professional contexts as well as able to fulfil the communication needs between culture and career. The graduates are also expected to be able to practise the principles of language learning in facing challenges in multilingual settings be it at local or international level.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from this programme will be able to find employment in:
1. Publishing – Writers, Copy-writers, Editors, Reporters
2. Management and Administration
3. International Relations
4. Diplomatic Services
5. Corporate Communication
6. Corporate Training
7. Public Relations
8. Instructional Design
9. Marketing
10. Radio and Television (Broadcasting)
11. Advertising
12. Journalism
13. Human Resource Management
14. Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Services
FURTHER STUDIES
Graduates will be able to further their studies in PhD programmes at local and foreign universities.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Candidates need to register eight (8) core courses, three (3) elective courses and submit one (1) master’s project to complete this programme.
Semester 1
· Research Methodology
· Organizational Communication
· Writing for Professional Communication
· Presentational
· Speaking and Visual
· Communication
· One (1) Elective course
Semester 2
· Research Seminar
· Language and Media
· Negotiation and Facilitation
· Editing and Document Design
· One (1) Elective course
Semester 3
· Master’s Project
· One (1) Elective course
The programme offers 6 elective courses from APB:
1. Contrastive Studies in Translation
2. Intercultural Communication and Globalisation
3. Comparative Literacy and Cultural Studies
4. Application of Technology in e-Language Production
5. Principles in Language Testing
6. Advanced Studies in Translation