Interpersonal Communication is one of the longest-standing concentrations in the communication studies. The study of interpersonal communication investigates how communication shapes and is shaped by, human relationships, including friendships, families, and work relationships. 

Interpersonal communication students specialize in areas such as cognitive and affective processes in interpersonal communication, public advocacy and civic engagement, group dynamics and leadership, family communication, the humanity in networked society, health communication, emotional intelligence, intercultural communication and conflict communication.

In defiance of the digital age, the WORLD job outlook statistics rank effective interpersonal communication skills as the most important job characteristic employers consider when making hiring decisions, ranking above even technical and information technology skills.

Career success and employability of Interpersonal Communication graduates is substantial. They are “VERSATILE” in various spectacular industries.

Courses offered 

Current Modules

Semester 1

Co-Curriculum I
Asian Civilization
Social Psychology
Introduction to Communication and Media Studies
News Writing and Reporting
Communication Theory
Principles of Translation
Graphic and Creative Design

Semester 2

Principles Of Interpersonal Communication
Family Communication
Health Communication
Writing for Interpersonal Communication Professionals
Co-Curriculum II
English For Critical Academic Reading
Third Language I
Sociology

Year 2

Semester 3

Industrial Relations, Regulations and Cybersecurity
Speech Communication
Third Language II
Co-curriculum III
English For Business Correspondence
Ethnic Relations
Marketing Communication
Mass Media & Malaysian Society

Semester 4

Non Verbal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Emotional Intelligence in Human Relations
Innovation-Decision in Social Diffusion
Third Language III
Communication Research & Method
Quantitative Data Analysis in 
Communication Research

Year 3

Semester 5

Public Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Group Dynamics and Leadership
International Studies
Conflict Communication
Humanity in The Digital Age
English For Exit Test
Principles of Entrepreneurship

Semester 6

Independent Study
Internship

Graduates can expect to join the workforce in various industries :

1. Communication - Communications Executive, Information Executive, Communications Officer, Corporate Communication Executive, Social Media Executive/Manager.
2. Social & human services - Community Service Executive, Public Information Executive, Hospitality Services Officer, Official of Welfare Department.
3. Business organization - Human Resource/ Capital Executive, Client Support Advisor, Industrial Relations Executive/Officer, Change Analyst, Learning Growth Executive, Employee Relations/ ER Mediator, Talent Sourcing Executive, Conciliator.
4. Health Communication - Public Information Officer, Administrative Service Executive, Health Service Executive, Health Advocates.
5. International bodies - Communications Executive, Program Manager, Philanthropic Services Officer, Public Advocate, Foreign Service Executive, Administration and Diplomatic Officer.