Master of Arts in Communication
   
 
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Program Title

Master of Arts in Communication Arts

Name of Degree

Master of Arts (Communication Arts)

Responsible Unit

Graduate School of Communication Arts, Siam University

Objectives

To produce a knowledgeable workforce - both theoretical and practical - in media management, advertising, public relations, and digital media as per international standards.

Areas of concentration:

  1. PUBLIC RELATIONS: emphasizes both theory and operations practice in planning, operations, media production, research, evaluation and public relations management that foster good relationship between individuals and organizations.
  2. ADVERTISING: emphasizes both theory and operations practice in planning, operations, media production, research, evaluation and advertising  management such as marketing and sales mechanisms and professional communication.
  3. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT:  emphasizes both theory and operations practice in planning, policy, communication strategy, communication research and evaluation and communication management.

Students can study and research the topic hey are most interested in and make it their research paper.

Study Plans

The Master of Arts in Communication Arts program offers a thesis plan (Plan A) and a non-thesis option plan (Plan B).
  • Plan A: thesis option
    Students who study in Plan B must complete the curriculum requirement of 45 credits, including 15 credits of core courses, 15 credits of major required courses, 3 credits of elective courses, and 12 credits of thesis.
  • Plan B: non-thesis option
    Students who study in Plan B must complete the curriculum requirement of 45 credits, including 15 credits of core courses, 15 credits of major required courses, 12 credits of elective courses, and 3 credits of thesis.

Language of Instruction

Thai language is used as medium of instruction.

Duration of Study

The Master of Arts in Communication Arts program is a 2-year program. Each student must complete all the requirements for the degree within 4 years from the semester of first enrollment.

Academic Calendar

The academic year consists of two semesters per years, each consisting of no less than 15 weeks.

Evaluation and Graduate Requirements

Student evaluation is conducted in accordance with Siam University regulation. Grades for each course will be entered on the student’s transcript by a letter grade and a numerical equivalent as follows.

Grade

Numerical Equivalent

4.00

B+

3.50

B

3.00

C+

2.50

C

2.00

D+

1.50

D

1.00

F

0.00

  • If and when undergraduate courses are required as remedial courses, the grade of C or better is equivalent to S.

  • Grade of I (Incomplete) and W (Withdrawn with permission) may also be used.

  • Grade for any and all classes must be recorded in the student's transcript.

 
 
 
 
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