Academic Program for Mass Communication Department

Degree Plan
BA in Mass Communication
MA in Mass Communication
Minor in Journalism and Electronic Publishing
PH. D. in Mass Communication

Mass Communication Degree & Study Plan (2018 & after): Journalism & Online Publishing

Mass Communication Degree & Study Plan (2018 & after): Broadcasting

Mass Communication Degree & Study Plan (2018 & after): Public Relations & Advertising

The Bachelor program includes a major and three specializations launched in 2005.

Journalism and Electronic Publishing
Broadcasting Media
Public Relations and Advertising

Bachelor program description:

Final degree	Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
Scientific category	Social Sciences
Standard time to degree in semesters	Foundation Program + Eight Semesters
Type of degree program	Undergraduate/First Degree
Credit hours	120
Specializations	- Journalism and Electronic Publishing - Broadcasting Media - Public Relations and Advertising
Name of program coordinator/manager	Dr. Hosni Nasr Head of the Mass Communication Department

Master Program description:

Final degree	Master of Arts
Scientific category	Social Sciences
Standard time to degree in semesters	Four Semesters for Full time and Six Semester for Part-Time
Type of degree program	Postgraduate
When did the study program start?	Fall 2005
Type of studies	Full-time or Part Time
Credit Hours	24 + 6 hrs research project
Name of program coordinator/manager	Dr. Abdullah Al Kindi
Program website	http://www.squ.edu.om/cass/Departments/Mass-Communication

Journalism and Electronic Publishing is a minor devoted to non-mass com students accounting for (24 credit hours). The minor is offered to students from Departments of Arabic Language, History, Sociology and Social Work.

The PhD program launched in September 2023. Doctoral candidates must produce a thesis containing original work of suitable merit to demonstrate their command of the relevant research methodology and their ability to undertake independent research.