Bachelor of Mass Communication (Arabic)
Curriculum as of Fall 23-24


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Total Credit Hours

120

University Requirements 36 Credit Hours
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours
ARL 101 (A) Communication Skills in Arabic I No Prerequisite 3
ENG 100 (AA) English I Pass English Proficiency 3
ENG 200 (AA) English II ENG 100 (AA) ('C' grade) 3
FWS 100 Academic Skills for Success No Prerequisite 3
FWS 201 Fundamentals of Life Skills FWS 100 (AA) 3
FWS 205 (AA) UAE and GCC Society No Prerequisite 3
FWS 211 (AA) Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence FWS 100 (AA) 3
FWS 301 (AA) Developing Future Leaders FWS100 (AA)+ Completion of 45 credit hours 3
FWS 310 (AA) Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Completion of 60 credit hours 3
ISL 100 (A) Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3
ITD 100 (AA) Introduction to Information and Digital Technology No Prerequisite 3
STT 100 General Statistics No Prerequisite 3
Program Core Requirements 42 Credit Hours
Compulsory Courses    
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours
ASC 301(MA) Research Report Writing STT 100 3
MAC 201(MA) Intercultural Communication MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 205(MA) Theories of Mass Communication MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 207(MA) Introduction to Graphic Design ITD 100(AA) 3
MAC 308(MA) Photojournalism MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 310(MA) Mass Media Ethics and Responsibilities MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 317(MA) Public Speaking ARL 101(A) 3
MAC 402(MA) Media Appreciation and Critique MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 404(MA) Social Media Management Completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours 3
MAC 490(MA) Senior Design Project (Capstone Course) Completion of 100 CH 3
MAC 499(MA) Internship INTR-099 (A) and Completion of 80 CH 3
MKT 200(MA) Principles of Marketing ARL 101(A) 3
MMC 201(MA) Introduction to Mass Communication ENG 100(AA) (Co) 3
MMC 203(MA) Writing for Mass Media MMC 201(MA) 3
Major Elective Courses (Students should select 3 courses from the list) 9 Credit Hours
MAC 204(MA) Interpersonal Communication ARL 101(A) 3
MAC 206(MA) Introduction to Journalism MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 316(MA) Communication and Diplomacy MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 328(MA) Event Management FWS 310(AA) 3
MAC 403(MA) International Communication MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 412(MA) Media Management MMC 201(MA) 3
Open Elective Courses 12 Credit Hours
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours
OE 1 Open Elective 1 - 3
OE 2 Open Elective 2 - 3
OE 3 Open Elective 3 - 3
OE 4 Open Elective 4 - 3

Concentrations

21 Credit Hours
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours
Radio and Television Concentration Requirements  (7 courses for a total of 21 CH)    
MAC 323(MA) Single - Camera Production MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 324(MA) Video Editing and Visual Effects MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 325(MA) Writing for Broadcast and New Media MMC 203(MA) 3
MAC 326(MA) Radio Production MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 327(MA) Multi - Camera Production MAC 323(MA) 3
MAC 414(MA) Documentary Production MAC 325(MA) 3
MAC 415(MA) Web Design and Development ITD 100(AA) 3
 PR and Advertising Concentration Requirements (7 courses for a total of 21 CH)    
MAC 301(MA) PR Protocol and Etiquette MMC 201(MA) 3
MAC 303(MA) Organizational Communication MAC 201(MA) 3
MAC 313(MA) Principles of Strategic Public Relations MAC 205(MA) 3
MAC 314(MA) Communication Strategy in Advertising MAC 205(MA) or MKT 200(MA) 3
MAC 315(MA) Writing for PR MMC 203(MA) 3
MAC 407(MA) Integrated Communication Campaign MAC 314(MA) 3
MAC 413(MA) Public Relations Campaigns MAC 313(MA) 3
Media Production Concentration Requirements (7 courses for a total of 21 CH)    
FMP 180(MA) Principles of Production Technology - 3
FMP 225(MA) Introduction to VFX FMP 180(MA) 3
FMP 300(MA) Short Film Production FMP 180(MA) 3
FMP 325(MA) Screenwriting FMS 100(MA) 3
FMP 350(MA) Directing for Documentary FMP 300(MA) 3
FMS 100(MA) Introduction to Film - 3
MAC 410(MA) Web and Publications Design ITD 100(AA) 3

 

 As per CAA requirement, highlighted courses will be taught in English