Masters in Communication

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Masters in Communication

Zayed University
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Introduction

Masters in Communication is a Masters program taught at Zayed University, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Semesters (On Average)) options.

The Master of Arts in Communication (Strategic Public Relations) at Zayed University focuses on strategic communication skills and research-based approaches to communication practice. Students study foundations and theories of communication, cross-cultural communication, consumer trends, and communication research methods. Required courses also cover social and digital media strategies, event and festival planning and promotion, and corporate social responsibility and ethics, alongside strategic public relations, internal communications, and crisis and risk management communication.

The program is delivered in English over 3 semesters in Abu Dhabi. Courses run in 8-week terms, with classes generally scheduled Monday through Thursday starting at 6:00 PM, and each course meeting twice each week. The curriculum includes an applied research seminar and a capstone research seminar.

Modules

  • 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
  • SPC612 Strategic Public Relations
  • SPC614 Internal Communications
  • SPC615 Crisis and Risk Management Communication
  • COM650 Applied Research Seminar
  • COM651 Capstone Research Seminar

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Masters in Communication at Zayed University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Zayed University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zayed University as pre-requiste for admission in Masters in Communication.

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Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities.

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent.

Applicants do not need an educational background or professional experience in the field of communication.

A TOEFL score of 213 CBT, 79 iBT (or 197 CBT, 71 iBT for conditional admission), or
An IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (or 5.5 for conditional admission), or
Evidence that the applicant is a native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.

More Information

  • Corporate Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Financial Communication
  • Public Affairs
  • Media Relations
  • Digital Communication
  • Writing and Publishing
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Fundraising
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Meetings and Events Planning
  • Crisis Communication
  • Strategic Communication Leadership

Scholarships

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.

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