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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (Hons.) INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

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Interpersonal Communication programme provides an integrated approach to produce professional and versatile graduates required for the workplace and personal growth. Graduates will accquire the ability to analyse the importance of communication concerning cultural diversity, public advocacy, and managing conflicts in personal, family, organizational context and in the digital realm. This programme prepares graduates to be human-oriented, with a strong sense of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, empathy, and active listening skills, enabling them to manage meaningful and impactful interpersonal encounters in today's dynamic world.

We build the POWER within our students—shaping Professionalism, Other-oriented, nurturing Wisdom, fostering Empathy, and instilling Respect—to prepare them not just for careers, but for meaningful impact in the world.

What You Will Study

Programme Structure

Mode: Full Time
Duration: 6 Semesters (3 years)

      SEMESTER 1

  • HBU 111 CO-CURRICULUM I
  • CTU 552 PHILOSOPHY AND CURRENT ISSUES
  • COM 410 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
  • COM 411 NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING
  • COM 530 COMMUNICATION THEORY
  • BBM 422 PRINCIPLES OF TRANSLATION
  • COM 422 GRAPHIC AND CREATIVE DESIGN
  • LIB 450 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

      SEMESTER 2

  • HBU 121 CO-CURRICULUM II
  • ELC 501 ENGLISH FOR CRITICAL ACADEMIC READING
  • T*C 401 THIRD LANGUAGE I
  • LIB 420 SOCIOLOGY
  • INC 410 PRINCIPLES OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION**
  • INC 531 FAMILY COMMUNICATION**
  • INC 532 HEALTH COMMUNICATION**
  • INC 450 WRITING FOR INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONALS**

      SEMESTER 3

  • HBU 131 CO-CURRICULUM III
  • CTU 554 VALUES AND CIVILIZATION II
  • EWC 662 ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
  • T*C 451 THIRD LANGUAGE II
  • COM 420 MARKETING COMMUNICATION
  • COM 510 MASS MEDIA & MALAYSIAN SOCIETY
  • INC 500 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, REGULATIONS AND CYBERSECURITY**
  • INC 451 SPEECH COMMUNICATION**

      SEMESTER 4

  • T*C 501 THIRD LANGUAGE III
  • COM 569 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
  • COM 570 QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS IN COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
  • INC 550 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN HUMAN RELATIONS**
  • INC 541 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION**
  • INC 551 INNOVATION-DECISION IN SOCIAL DIFFUSION**

      SEMESTER 5

  • EET 699 ENGLISH EXIT TEST
  • ENT 530 PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • INC 652 CONFLICT COMMUNICATION**
  • INC 651 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES**
  • INC 601 GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP**
  • INC 600 PUBLIC ADVOCACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT**
  • INC 602 HUMANITY IN DIGITAL AGE**

      SEMESTER 6

  • COM 656 INDEPENDENT STUDY
  • COM 655 INTERNSHIP

 

** Core Module
Entry Requirements
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES

When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including :

  • Communication Manager
  • Communication Specialist
  • Advocacy Executive/Coordinator
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Executive
  • Digital Community Manager
  • Community Relations Executive
  • Community Engagement Specialists
  • Employee Relations Officer
  • Communications & Campaign Executive
  • Talent Aquisition Specialist

My overall experience in the program has been both intellectually rewarding and personally transformative. Coming from a background in Interpersonal Communication from UiTM Shah Alam, I found that the program allowed me to build on my foundation in communication theory and practice, while also expanding my perspective into intercultural and global contexts.

The courses and learning environment challenged me to apply communication skills beyond individual and organizational settings, toward diplomacy, international cultural exchange, and regional cooperation. I particularly appreciated how the program emphasized both theory and real-world application, which helped me connect my academic interests with my ongoing work in community engagement and advocacy.

Beyond academics, the program also gave me opportunities for personal growth in strengthening my adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and confidence in engaging with diverse groups. Overall, it has reinforced my passion for communication as a bridge between people and as a tool for creating positive impact, which I hope to carry forward into my future professional and academic pursuits.

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Siti Fatimah Azhani binti Idris Brand Manager, Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
 
 
TESTIMONIALS
FROM ALUMNI

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

 
 
PLO1: Apply fundamental knowledge and system thinking, understanding of communication and media in addressing issues and challenges in the field of digital media
PLO2: Demonstrate intellectual independence in the application of knowledge within the digital media field by applying anticipatory and critical thinking, analytical, and evaluation skills in the field of study/work/practice
PLO3: Construct digital media creative products based on appropriate digital media skills, practices, processes, and strategic thinking
PLO4: Demonstrate social skills and self-awareness for the well-being of the society
PLO5: Demonstrate strategic thinking and effective communication skills by using appropriate forms and mediums for a diverse audience
PLO6: Integrate information, media, and technology applications strategically in the field of digital media
PLO7: Utilizing quantitative and qualitative approaches for digital media and communication issues
PLO8: Demonstrate leadership and managerial capacities in diverse teams’ collaboration
PLO9: Synthesize relevant and appropriate information, integrated problem solving and seek new knowledge in the field of digital media for self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways
PLO10: Integrate entrepreneurial skills in the field of digital media 
PLO11: Demonstrate normative values, ethics, and accountability in societal and professional engagement

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

 
 
 

PEO1: Interpersonal Communication practitioners who apply knowledge, understanding, and skills in providing solutions for interpersonal communication issues and problems.

PEO2: Interpersonal Communication practitioners who integrate values, attitudes, professionalism, and social skills in engaging with society and stakeholders.

PEO3: Interpersonal Communication practitioners who alternately adopt the roles of a leader and a team member, and communicate effectively in providing scientific solutions to interpersonal communication issues and problems.

PEO4: Interpersonal Communication practitioners who actively acquire innovative resources, information and entrepreneurial skills.