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