Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication - Media Sales
The College offers another time valued undergraduate program. The Media Sales program specialization is crafted and created with artistic innovation to allow students to acquire knowledge with perfection. They are trained to master the strategies to engage in focused media campaigns and media presentations. This program also covers translating marketing objectives into media objectives. Participants are trained in the art of negotiation, marketing, writing for mass media, and media ethics. They are usually affiliated with local TV and Radio stations, newspapers and advertising agencies for internship.
Objectives
- Able to define and develop media related concepts, project management and operations related to media Industry
- Able to provide intelligence, consultancy and research solutions
- Constructive writing ability to decipher marketing intelligence
Career Opportunities
- Media Officer at Embassies & Consulates
- Media Adviser at State Run Organizations
- Advertising Manager
- Sales Director at TV & Radio Stations
1. General Education Required Courses (11 Courses / 33 Credit Hours)
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
1 |
ARL-AA 100
ARL-NA 100 |
Communication Skills in Arabic Language |
3 |
2 |
ENG 100 |
English |
3 |
3 |
ENG 105 |
English for Specific Purposes |
3 |
4 |
MAT 100 |
General Mathematics |
3 |
5 |
CIT 100 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
6 |
ASC 100 |
Study and Learning Skills |
3 |
7 |
ASC 110 |
Introduction to Social Sciences |
3 |
8 |
ASC 200 |
General Psychology |
3 |
9 |
ASC 300 |
UAE and GCC Society |
3 |
10 |
ASC 210 |
Natural Sciences |
3 |
11 |
ASC 105 |
Islamic Culture |
3 |
2. Liberal Arts (10 Courses/30 Credits)
Liberal arts courses expose students to new areas of understanding by the curiosity driven methods of learning. These courses are generally considered to be the essential steps towards advanced study.
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
1 |
ASC 102 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
2 |
ASC 104 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
3 |
ASC 205 |
General Statistics |
3 |
4 |
ASC 201 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
5 |
ASC 203 |
World-History |
3 |
6 |
ASC 204 |
Middle East History |
3 |
7 |
ASC 206 |
Introduction to Geography |
3 |
8 |
ENG 300 |
English Literature |
3 |
9 |
ASC 302 |
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
10 |
ECO 100 |
MicroEconomics |
3 |
3. Core Requirements (14 Courses/ 42 Credit Hours)
Core courses provide students with the vision to think logically, and apply their knowledge effectively in their careers.
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
1 |
MMC 200 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
2 |
MMC 201 |
Understanding Public Relations |
3 |
3 |
MMC 202 |
Fundamentals of News |
3 |
4 |
CIT 200 |
Website Design |
3 |
5 |
MMC 300 |
Introduction to Communication Technology |
3 |
6 |
MMC 301 |
Information and Media Studies |
3 |
7 |
MMC 303 |
Writing for the Mass Media |
3 |
8 |
MMC 305 |
Internship |
3 |
9 |
MMC 302 |
Public Opinion and Propaganda |
3 |
10 |
MMC 304 |
Organizational Communication |
3 |
11 |
MMC 400 |
Mass Communication Theory and Research |
3 |
12 |
MMC 401 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
13 |
MMC 403 |
Editing for the Mass Media |
3 |
14 |
MMC 402 |
Media Ethics |
3 |
4. Specializations (5 Courses/ 15 Credit Hours)
The CMMC is well articulated to identify the emerging trends in the Media Sales discipline. The program is in tune with the time and prepares our graduates for the future. It offers creativity, and the ability to be dynamic, communicate effectively and display leadership qualities through an extensive blend of theory and practical course design to help develop students to begin commercial careers. The specialization emphasizes the importance of acquiring transferable skills as part of the academic studies and encourages our graduates to become autonomous learners.
No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
C.H. |
1 |
MGT 100 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
2 |
MGT 305 |
Negotiation Skills |
3 |
3 |
MGT 200 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
4 |
MSA 400 |
Media Sales and Promotions |
3 |
5 |
MSA 402 |
Capstone-Graduation Project |
3 |
5. Free Electives (2 Courses/ 6 Credit Hours)
2 courses (6 Credits) can be chosen from any other Colleges/ Departments/Specializations provided the prerequisites are met.
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