Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
A message can be powerful, moving and impactful—but only if the messaging is on point, wrapped in a tonality that engages people but does not put them off, and the delivery precise.
That concept is easier said than done, as seen in the many public relations (PR) crises that plague companies worldwide even though their intentions were pure.
The Strategic Communication specialisation track of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Communication (MOC) programme will examine the concept of communication itself, and cutting-edge methods and concepts to manage crisis communications and improve relations and reputations through digital marketing channels.
This specialisation track is suitable for leaders and executives who are in corporate communications, public relations, and practitioners from all industries.
Admission to the NUS MOC programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
| Academic | Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours: Merit/Second Class and above) in a related discipline, or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) Note: Candidates with academic qualifications other than the above may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies |
| Skill/Experience | For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours (see above), two years of relevant industry experience |
| English Language | Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based) with minimum score of 22 for the writing section, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.0 and minimum score of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent. Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
| Other | Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an admission interview (telephone interviews or video conferencing interviews). An overall evaluation of candidate profiles will be considered for admission. |
Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.
Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.
The NUS MOC programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 12 months |
| Part-time | 24 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
The NUS MOC is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:
Core/essential courses (12 Units), and
Elective courses (28 Units), inclusive of optional Internship (8 Units; for students with less than two years of working experience) or Mentorship (8 Units; for students with at least two years of working experience) or Final Year Project (4 Units)
Core/Essential Courses
Foundation
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NMC5301 | Strategic and Global Communication | 4 |
| NMC5302 | Digital Communications and Analytics | 4 |
| NMC5306 | Communications and Leadership | 4 |
Elective Courses
Specialisation Electives
Students must obtain a pass for at least three of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NMC5322 | Interactive Media Marketing Practices | 4 |
| NMC5323 | Crisis Communications and Leadership | 4 |
| NMC5324 | Uses of Communication Research | 4 |
| NMC5325 | Managing Organisational Reputation | 4 |
Non-specialisation Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NMC5304 | Mentorship | 8 |
| NMC5305 | Internship | 8 |
| NMC5307 | Final Year Project | 4 |
Recognised Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NM5218 | Cultural Policy | 4 |
| NMC5219 | Critical Design | 4 |
| NMC5341 | Visualising Data | 4 |
| NMC5342 | Introduction to Social Media Analytics | 4 |
| NMC5343 | Introduction to Audience Analytics | 4 |
| NMC5344 | Coding for Communicators | 4 |
| NMC5362 | Media in Asia | 4 |
| NMC5364 | Digital Journalism, Law, and Society | 4 |
| NMC5367 | The Global Audience | 4 |
| NMC5368 | Media, Policy, and Markets | 4 |
Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit the Department of Communications & New Media, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Course Information Web Page or NUSMODS.
To graduate from the NUS MOC programme, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation | Read and pass a total of 40 Units. |
| Course and/or Qualification | Refer to the respective Option in the Programme Structure above. |
| Grade Point Average (GPA) | Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements. Specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements. |
| Other | Not applicable |
The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
| Tuition | S$36,050.00
(excluding GST) /
|
| Application | S$54.50 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable Limited to one application submission per intake, for up to a maximum of five programmes/courses per application |
| Acceptance | S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | As published by Office of the University Registrar
Payable every regular semester |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.
The information provided is subject to change, and warranties cannot be provided as to its completeness or accuracy. Students and applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research, and refer to the relevant sponsors and/or websites for more detailed and up-to-date information.
Communications and New Media ASEAN Postgraduate Scholarship
Communications and New Media Partial Scholarship
Master of Communication Study Awards
NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
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