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Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising)
 
Students acquire greater depth of knowledge and practical skills in this specialised field of persuasive communication.
 
With the advent of new information technology and the growth of electronic-commerce, students learn higher level computer software usage to ensure industry competitiveness.
 
Advertising is globalised and Internet-inclined, graduates are hands-on in Web-design software and practically knowledgeable in International Advertising, Corporate Communication, Advertising Management, Advanced Copywriting, and Translation.
 
 
    Academic and Professional Progression
 
The Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising) is equivalent to a Bachelor Degree.
a)
Advanced Diploma graduates can pursue their 12-month Master of Arts in Communication, Culture and Media in Coventry University, UK.
b)
The Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising) is recognised as suitable for progression to a Liverpool John Moores University (JMU), UK degree with prior credit. Advanced Diploma graduates of this programme can obtain the BA (Hons) Mass Communication Degree from JMU by completing the final semester (three months) of the programme at the university.
   
    Career Prospects
 
Employed in new electronic-media industries, and traditional advertising firms, as media planners, accounts executives, corporate communications executives, copywriters, advertising and marketing managers, and creative directors.
 
     Minimum Entry Requirements
Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising) from TAR College or other equivalent qualifications.
    Course Schedule

Course Schedule
Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Advertising)
Unit Code Unit Title
Credit
AHMC4004 Communication Theories
4
AHMC4014 Communication Research Methods
4
AHMC4234 Electronic Commerce
4
AHMC4604 Advanced Copy Writing
4
AELE3773 English for Management (Social Science & Humanities)
3
AAMS4914 Statistical Analysis for Communication
4
AHMC4044 Cyber Laws and Mass Communication
4
AHMC5914 Theory of Film
4
AHMC5634 Media Aesthetics
4
AHMC5038 Industrial Attachment
8
  OR
 
AHMC5014 Integrated Marketing Communication
4
  AND  
AHMC5094 Interpersonal and Professional Communication
4
AEMS3113 Moral dan Etika
3
AHMC4624 International Advertising
4
AHMC4634 Translation and Advertising
4
AHMC5004 Corporate Communication
4
AHMC5614 Creative Strategy for Advertising
4
AHMC5244 Project
4
AHMC5624 Advertising Management
4
AHMC5844 Web-Page Design
4