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Bachelor of Communication with Honours

Open University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
The Bachelor of Communication (BComm) is designed to produce graduates with comprehensive knowledge that informs, moves, creates and shapes the world of communication. Students will be exposed to a broad-based learning experience encompassing nearly all major aspects of communication such as journalism, advertising, broadcasting, corporate communication and public relations.

The programme will also develop learners’ ability to apply communication techniques critically and objectively in real life situations.

Career Prospects
Due to a broad range of communication subjects covered in this programme, graduates are expected to be able to fit into various professions, both in public and private sectors. Since employers nowadays are looking for versatility and flexibility among fresh graduates, the Bachelor of Communication programme precisely answers that need as learners are exposed to multi-disciplinary knowledge and diverse skills not only in communication but also in the social sciences.

Graduates can find ready employment in advertising, journalism, news media, copy writing, editing, public affairs and public relations. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 21,840

Course Duration

4.5 years

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i. Pass STPM or its equivalent, with minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in 2 subjects and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent; or
ii. Pass STAM with minimum grade of Jayyid and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent; or
iii. Pass Diploma (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent; or
iv. Pass Diploma (MQF Level 4) in Media and Communication or its equivalent; or
v. Pass Matriculation/Foundation/Asasi or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent; or
vi. Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects including English; or
vii. Other recognised equivalent qualifications.

English competency requirement for international students: Score of TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Note:
The credit requirement in English at SPM level for candidates (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) can be exempted if the qualifications comprise of English and the achievement is equivalent to/above the credit requirement of the subject at SPM level. (Equality of the subjects is the responsibility of HEP and the HEP needs to have strong internal policies/procedures in assessing the equality).

OR

APEL entry
• Malaysian; and
• Candidate must be 21 years old and above in the year of application being made; and
• Have previous working experience/learning relevant to the field applied; and
• Pass APEL Assessment for Bachelor Degree (conducted by OUM). 
Year 1
Sem 1 - RM 1,638
Sem 2 - RM 1,638
Sem 3 - RM 1,456

Year 2
Sem 1 - RM 1,456
Sem 2 - RM 1,456
Sem 3 - RM 1,638

Year 3
Sem 1 - RM 1,638
Sem 2 - RM 1,638
Sem 3 - RM 1,638

Year 4
Sem 1 - RM 1,638
Sem 2 - RM 1,638
Sem 3 - RM 2,184

Year 5
Sem 1 - RM 1,638
Sem 2 - RM 546

Total Fee - RM 21,840

Financial options:
  • PTPTN; or
  • EPF (Account 2); or
  • Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or
  • HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or
  • Flexible Payment Scheme.
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University Courses
  • Learning Skills for 21st Century 
  • English for Written Communications 
  • English for Oral Communications 
  • English for Workplace Communications 
  • Professional Ethics 

Basic Courses
  • Principles of Management 
  • Thinking Skills & Problem Solving 

Core Courses
  • Introduction to Social Sciences 
  • Man, Society and Culture 
  • Introduction to Communication 
  • Communication Theories 
  • Research Methodology 
  • Information Technology, Media & Society 
  • Basic Journalism 
  • Principles of Advertising 
  • Principles of Corporate Communication 
  • Public Speaking 
  • Communication Campaign 
  • Broadcast Journalism 
  • Copywriting 
  • Integrated Marketing Communications 
  • Scriptwriting 
  • Media Appreciation & Critical Analysis 
  • Broadcasting Management 
  • Communication Law 
  • Intercultural Communication 
  • New Media Technology 
  • Case Studies of Corporate Communication 
  • Reputation Risk Management 
  • News Writing & Reporting 
  • Creativity in Advertising 
  • Politics & The Media 
  • Global Communication 
  • Editing for Print & Electronic Publications 
  • Research Project 
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