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Prepare your communication career to serve the public and influence the future of strategic and tourism communication.
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
Seven core courses provide the foundation for discipline knowledge.
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.
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.
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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?
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:
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?
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:
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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