Creating better communicators
AT Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur ( IUKL), the Faculty of Arts, Communication and Education ( FACE) offers programmes in communications.
FACE recognises the need for professionals with dynamic communication skills as well as effective teaching skills to support today’s corporate, business and education sectors.
Its programmes are designed to meet industry requirements for highly professional personnel in various fields.
Hence, the programmes offered are versatile and support a vast range of career prospects.
Communication is becoming a popular area of study as students obtain skills from the programme that can be applied to a variety of careers. Communication graduates are well equipped with excellent skills in public speaking, presentation, writing and negotiations.
Therefore, graduates with communication majors are well prepared to enter the workforce after they graduate because they can apply their knowledge to various fields, including business, education, public relations, media and advertising.
Communication majors
Corporate communication is one of the most popular fields of study favoured by students. If you are interested in the public relations industry and find meeting new people and building relationships exciting, then this programme is suited for you.
IUKL offers the Diploma in Corporate Communication and Bachelor of Communication ( Hons) in Corporate Communication.
These programmes prepare students with extensive theoretical and practical skills of corporate communication such as organisational communication, managerial communication and crisis management, which equip students to communicate across borders.
Designed to give students an edge in their careers, graduates will not only be able to build relationships but also sustain good rapport.
The Bachelor of Communication ( Hons) in Integrated Marketing Communication trains students for a career in the marketing communication field.
Students who graduate with this qualification are capable of designing marketing communication campaigns that will spark interest and generate awareness about brands and products.
Students are armed with knowledge of the various types of marketing communication tactics and strategies, from basic publicity to the use of viral marketing.
In addition, this programme provides students with the opportunity to develop problem- solving and analytical skills to seek new and innovative solutions in integrating marketing communication functions.
Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills needed to pursue a variety of careers in different fields such as business, marketing or communications, public relations and advertising.
This programme is a wise choice for those who want to engage in more than one aspect of the business world.
If you have a passion for writing, editing or journalism, this bachelor’s degree is one of the best programmes for you. It prepares you for the exciting, promising, challenging and competitive field of communication.
At IUKL, students can pursue a Diploma in English for Professional Communication and Bachelor of Arts ( Hons) in English for Professional Communication.
These programmes prepare students with oral and written language skills for successful communication.
Students are trained to synthesise strategies for problem- solving and apply analytical skills in designing, composing, and evaluating various types of discourses.
They are also introduced to ethical principles that govern the profession. Once they graduate, they will be able to communicate effectively with professional capacity. Teaching is a profession that requires excellent communication skills.
While one may have an interest in English, the ability to teach English to others requires certain skills.
Hence, the Bachelor of Arts ( Hons) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme is designed to prepare English as a second language teachers who are theoretically informed and practically equipped, caring, committed and competent to teach English at various levels.
The graduates of this programme will be capable of using their knowledge of the current trends in language teaching, apply creative approaches to teaching and problem- solving as well as integrate computer skills in classroom teaching.
IUKL Info Day
IUKL Info Day will be held on Sept 12 and 13 from 10am to 4pm at its 100- acre ( 40.5ha) campus.
The September intake is in progress and you can start a programme at IUKL with RM100 and enjoy a RM500 rebate for on- thespot registration on Info Day.
Scholarships and a tuition fee waiver of up to 60% are offered to students who excel in their studies. Study loans from PTPTN, Mara and Yayasan Negeri are also available.
For more information call 1800 88 STUDY ( 78839) or visit www. IUKL. edu. my