Welcome to the School of Communication

The School of Communication offers Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs as outlined below:

Diploma

• Dip. in Communication
• Dip. in Music

Bachelor of Arts

• B.A. Music
• B.A. Technical and Professional Communication
• B.A. Communication -with specializations in
  • Public Relations
  • Electronic Media / Broadcast Media
  • Print Media / Journalism
  • Advertising

Master of Arts

• M.A. Media Studies
• M.A. Development Communication
• M.A. Corporate Communication

Doctoral Studies

• PhD Media Studies
• PhD Development Communication
• PhD Corporate Communication
• PhD Human Communication

The School has the following departments:

Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication (STOC)

• B.A. Technical and Professional Communication
• B.A. Communication -Public Relations
• M.A. Development Communication
• M.A. Corporate Communication

Department of Media and Film Studies (MFS)

• B.A. Communication
  • Electronic Media / Broadcast Media
  • Print Media / Journalism
  • Advertising
• M.A. Media Studies

Department of Language and Performing Arts

• B.A. Music

Special Instructions on Course selection and pre-requisites

• Bachelor of Arts Students:
  • Students from non-English speaking countries are required to take Basic English (ENG 098) in their first semester.
  • Courses are coded according to year of study therefore, students should select courses progressively from 100 level upwards.
  • In order to progress to courses in your Major, you are also required to select General Education courses such as INS 111 and ENG 111 in your first semester.
  • Students who scored a B-in English are required to take English Structure and Usage (ENG 214) during their second year of study.

School Facilities

The School of Communication has the following facilities that offer practical skills through experiential learning. You are advised to take advantage of these facilities.

• Radio Station –103.1 Shine FM
• Students Newspaper -Involvement
• Television studios
• Audio-Visual studios
• Writing and Speech Centre
• Electronic, Publishing and Design lab
• Music Rooms