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(R/321/4/0129) (06/24) (MQA/FA4152)

Diploma in Mass Communication

Become well-rounded Mass Communication practitioners with professional ethics and social skills in the area of communication, journalism, social media, advertising, broadcasting and more

Diploma in Mass Communication

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  • Overview
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Channels of Learning
  • Course Outline
  • Recognitions
  • Allied Benefits
  • Career Prospects
  • MIU HIVE

Overview

Diploma in Mass Communication programme at MIU is in line with the growth of the current technology and industry needs. Students are introduced to the basic mass communication majors, and taught to critically understand and examine the role of mass communication in society. All students are provided with a firm grounding in knowledge of the mass communication theories and analyses. By setting such standards and providing hands-on practice, diploma scholars and graduates are prepared to be competent media practitioners, efficient leaders and creative team workers.

The syllabus of the programme has been designed to utilise state-of-the-art digital equipment and tap the expertise of experienced academicians as well as media industry professionals. In addition, internship programmes at leading organisations with active global operations have been included. Thus, this programme prepares students for a career in the social media, electronic media and existing traditional media.

With a syllabus aligned to industry requirements, international faculty and multi-cultural students from all over the world, learning at MIU encourages the communion of ideas and convergence of experience which thoroughly prepare students for a global career.

Intakes: March, August, and October

Program Duration: 2 years 6 months

Program Brochure: Download here

Eligibility Criteria

ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Required minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or 500 for TOEFL or its
equivalent
SPM/O Level Pass with 3 credits (minimum Grade C including English)
STPM Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C in any subject;
AND a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent
CERTIFICATE Pass SKM Certificate related field (Level 3) (recognized by Malaysian
Government);
AND a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent
OTHERS Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the
Malaysian Government

Channels of Learning

A blend of multiple channels

  • Face-To-Face: Contact Classes (Nilai campus/KL Centre)
  • Online: Classes through our award-winning e-platform EduNxt™
  • On the field learning

Benefit from our high impact Advisory Board

  • One-on-One Mentoring
  • Placement Assistance
  • Corporate Immersions
  • Industry Networking
  • Thought Leadership Talks
  • Capstone Project
  • Both Part-Time and Full-Time modes are available to suit your needs!

Diploma in Mass Communication

Year 1

Semester 1

  • English
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Introduction to Broadcasting
  • Introduction to Publishing
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Human Communication

Semester 2

  • Principles of Public Relations
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
  • Principles of information System
  • Graphic and Layout
  • Broadcasting Journalism

Semester 3

  • MPU 1-1 (Pengajian Malaysia )
  • MPU 1-2 B. Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • MPU 3- Constitution & Community
  • Introduction to Management
Year 2

Semester 4

  • Radio & TV broadcasting
  • Intercultural Communication
  • New Media and Communication Technology
  • Media, Law and Ethics
  • Mass Media and Society
  • New Media Marketing

Semester 5

  • Mass Media Research
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Writing for Mass Media
  • Desktop Publishing (DTP)
  • Introduction to Communication Theories

Semester 6

  • MPU 2 (Creative & Critical Thinking)
  • MPU 4(Co-Curriculum)
Year 3

Semester 7

  • Industrial Training

Recognitions

Diploma in Mass Communication is-:

 

  • Designed to meet International Curriculum to be in sync with the global benchmarks and industry requirements
  • Approved by MQA. (R/321/4/0129) (06/24) (MQA/FA4152)

 

Allied Benefits

Industry Partnerships

 

  • Multiple partnerships with organisations to boost capabilities of the students and make them job ready.
  • 100% Internship and Industrial Training availability with the following partner organisations: SCIOMI and SIRIM Berhad.

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Academic Partnerships

 

  • Expansive network of partnerships with various International Universities.
  • Availability of student exchanges and transfer programs apart from faculty exchanges, research collaborations and flow of innovation.

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Career Prospects

Your steps ahead

Upon completion of this programme, students will be well-prepared to continue on their way to become:

  • Journalists (News & Social Media)
  • Public Relations Consultant
  • Corporate Communication
  • Crisis Communication Specialist
  • Art Director
  • Creative Design
  • News Presenter
  • Media Planners
  • Produce (Television & Film)
  • Copywriter

MIU HIVE

MIU News Letter

The MIU HIVE is a monthly MIU internal newsletter is now ready for broadcast. The editorial content is prepared and designed by MIU HIVE editorial team consists of Mass Comm staff and students. We appreciate and welcome write-ups, news articles, essays, photos, photo news, poems, book review, quotable quotes and any update events in MIU from time to time. Please contact MIU HIVE editorial team if you have any events, activities etc.

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Third edition
Fourth edition
Fifth edition
Sixth edition

Intake

March, August, October

Duration

2 years 6 months

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