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Course Key Info

  • Field of Study Communications, Language and Media
  • Subject Mass Communication
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Course Fee 20,000 30,000
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Intakes AprJulOct
  • Study Mode Full time
  • Institution Type Private University
  • Ranking/Rating 3
  • Features Internship Semester

Course Description

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.

Career Prospects

Your steps ahead

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

  • Public Relations Executives
  • Journalists
  • Events Executives
  • Radio Jockeys
  • Account Executives
  • News Announcers
  • Advertising Executives
  • Media Planners
  • Content Executives
  • Writers 

Tuition Fees:
Malaysian Student: RM 14, 350 per year costing RM 28, 700 for the whole course

 

Course Outline

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

 

 

  • Pass SPM or equivalent with a minimum 3 credits including English, or
  • Pass STPM with a minimum grade of C ( CGPA 2.0 ) in any subject and a credit in English in SPM, or
  • Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul and a credit in English in SPM, or
  • Pass SKM level 3 and pass SPM with a credit in English, or
  • Pass Certificate (KKM Level 3) and a credit in English in SPM , or
  • Pass Certificate (KKM Level 3) in Media and Communications, and
  • Other qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government as equivalent.

 

 

  • English Language Requirement
  • Credit in SPM English/English 1119
  • Other Equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government
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