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Admission is open for Fall 2023

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Master of Arts in Communication

College of Communication and Media Sciences

Become a professional communicator and contribute to the nation building efforts of the United Arab Emirates and its important industry sectors. By mastering the crafts of written, oral and visual communication, you will learn how to effectively take your innovative ideas, strategic insights, and creative solutions to both internal and external audiences.

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Key Facts

Program Duration

3 Semesters (On Average)

Location

Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Language of Instruction

English

Credit Hours

36

Cost Per Credit Hour

AED 2,667

Application Deadline

7 August 2023

Key Facts

Program Structure and Content

Core Courses
Study Option Courses

Seven core courses provide the foundation for discipline knowledge.

COM601 Foundations of Communication Studies

COM604 Cross Cultural Communication

COM606 Understanding Consumer Trends

COM602 Communication Research Methods

COM607 Social and Digital Media Strategies

COM623 Event and Festival Planning and Promotion

COM613 Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

Starting in the second semester, five courses that include an applied research seminar and capstone research project deliver advanced topics tailored toward theory development and industry application. Students may specialize in one of two professionally oriented study options: Strategic Public Relations or Tourism and Cultural Communication.

Strategic Public Relations

Gain extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic communication and how to think strategically in a global context. Acquire key skills and competencies to effectively manage organizational aspects of communication.

SPC612 Strategic Public Relations

SPC614 Internal Communications

SPC615 Crisis and Risk Management Communication

COM650 Applied Research Seminar

COM651 Capstone Research Seminar

Tourism and Cultural Communication

Gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the tourism sector and how to apply strategic decision-making in a global context. Acquire key skills and competencies in effectively planning and managing tourism activities, and culture related aspects of communication.

TCC621 Strategic Planning and Development

TCC622 Tourism Communication

TCC625 Tourism in the UAE and MENA Region

COM650 Applied Research Seminar

COM651 Capstone Research Project

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Meet the Program Conveners

Dr. Russell B. Williams

Professor

Chair, Communication Department

College of Communication and Media Sciences

Dr. Filareti Kotsi

Professor

Graduate Program Coordinator

College of Communication and Media Sciences

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Who Should Pursue a Master of Arts in Communication?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program. While a Bachelor's degree in communication would be beneficial, this is not essential to gain entry to the Master of Arts in Communication program.

Career Opportunities

Strategic Public Relations

Career opportunities include communication roles in many types of organizations, including corporate enterprises, government agencies and non-profit groups. Nearly every industry has a need for skilled communicators. Employment opportunities are across various sectors of the economy such as business, construction, education, engineering, finance and economics, health care, insurance, media, oil and gas, real estate, telecommunications, travel, wholesale/retail, media, public services, etc. Typical roles include the following:

Corporate Communications

Media Relations

Sales

Fundraising

Public Affairs/Relations

Marketing and Advertising

Writing, Editing and Publishing

Meeting & Events Planning

Tourism and Cultural Communication

Career opportunities include communication roles in tourism, hospitality and event enterprises. Graduates are employed in government departments and tourism development agencies, and tourism industry sectors such as attractions, museums, transport, festivals, destinations and more.

Who Should Pursue a Master of Arts in Communication?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program. While a Bachelor's degree in communication would be beneficial, this is not essential to gain entry to the Master of Arts in Communication program.

Career Opportunities

Strategic Public Relations

Career opportunities include communication roles in many types of organizations, including corporate enterprises, government agencies and non-profit groups. Nearly every industry has a need for skilled communicators. Employment opportunities are across various sectors of the economy such as business, construction, education, engineering, finance and economics, health care, insurance, media, oil and gas, real estate, telecommunications, travel, wholesale/retail, media, public services, etc. Typical roles include the following:

Corporate Communications

Media Relations

Sales

Fundraising

Public Affairs/Relations

Marketing and Advertising

Writing, Editing and Publishing

Meeting & Events Planning

Tourism and Cultural Communication

Career opportunities include communication roles in tourism, hospitality and event enterprises. Graduates are employed in government departments and tourism development agencies, and tourism industry sectors such as attractions, museums, transport, festivals, destinations and more.

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zayed University’s

College of Communication and Media Sciences

Accreditation and Recognition

National and international accreditation will guarantee you a globally recognized graduate degree.

Transferable Skills Training

Learning essential skills in, i.e., cross-cultural communication, professional communication, writing and speaking to different audiences, strategic messaging, and storytelling with data and research will prepare you for exciting career opportunities in a growing industry.

Research Expertise and Focus

Gaining specialist industry knowledge, skills and experience will empower your career goals.

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zayed University’s

College of Communication and Media Sciences

Why Should You Pursue a Master of Arts in Communication?


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