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Communication (Public Relations) — study plan

Canadian University Dubai School of Communication, Media and Culture

Credit hours
124
Levels
3
Courses
44
Degree
bachelor

The Communication (Public Relations) study plan at Canadian University Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

General Education - Compulsory 30 credits

Code Course Credits
LNG171 English I 3
LNG172 English II 3
GED101E Application of Computer Software 3
GED196E Communication Skills in Arabic 1 3
GED198E Islamic Culture 3
GED199E UAE Society 3
ENT141 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 2
ENT142 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 1
MTH101 Statistics 3
HUM-E Humanities Elective (select 1) Elective 3
ST-ELE Science & Technology Elective (select 1) Elective 3

Program Core 58 credits

Code Course Credits
GED272 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
ENT241 Entrepreneurship 1 2
ENT242 Entrepreneurship 2 1
MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication & Media Studies 3
MCM121 Communication Theories & Media Effects 3
MCM115 Media in the UAE 3
MCM130 Media Ethics and Laws 3
MCM140 Communication Research Methods 3
MCM201 Writing for Mass Media 3
MCM210 Media Sociology 3
MCM215 Audiovisual Production 3
MCM240 Media Management 3
MCM250 Digital Imaging 3
MCM311 Media and Politics 3
MCM335 Digital and Online Marketing 3
MCM400 Comparative Global Media Systems and Policy 3
MCM411 Multi-Platform Storytelling 3
MCM420 Modern World History 3
MCM431 Media Internship I 1
MCM-E1 Program Core Elective 1 Elective 3
MCM-E2 Program Core Elective 2 Elective 3

PR Concentration 36 credits

Code Course Credits
PRA200 Writing for Public Relations 3
PRA220 Research Methods for PR 3
PRA221 Principles of Public Relations 3
PRA230 Online Public Relations 3
PRA411 Brand Value and Reputation Management 3
PRA412 Management in PR Agencies 3
PRA421 PR Capstone Project 3
PRA430 E-Portfolio and Internship II for PR 3
PRA-E1 PR Concentration Elective 1 Elective 3
PRA-E2 PR Concentration Elective 2 Elective 3
PRA-E3 PR Concentration Elective 3 Elective 3
PRA-E4 PR Concentration Elective 4 Elective 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Communication (Public Relations)

How many credit hours is Communication (Public Relations) at Canadian University Dubai?

Communication (Public Relations) at Canadian University Dubai requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.

How many years is Communication (Public Relations) at Canadian University Dubai?

The study plan for Communication (Public Relations) spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Communication (Public Relations) award?

Communication (Public Relations) at Canadian University Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.

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