Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025
Communications & Media Management
This course exposes you to skills in journalistic writing, digital content creation and media production. Learn to incorporate storytelling with digital communication skills to create strong business narratives.
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Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Communications & Media Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 2 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-2 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
One of the following relevant subjects:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-4 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
|
Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Business Psychology & Management
- Business Economics
- Business Accounting
- Business Technology and Analytics
- Media Writing
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Journalism Fundamentals
- Visual Communication
- Digital Media Fundamentals
General modules
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Sports and Wellness
- Career Readiness
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
Diploma-related modules
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Media Research and Analysis
- Mobile Journalism
- Digital Content Management
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
General modules
- Global Studies
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Effective Communication
- Professional Communication
- Sustainability & Climate Action / Guided Learning
* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.
Electives
- Digital Journalism
- News Centre Management
- Integrated Media Management
- Integrated Media Production
Diploma-related modules
- Major Project (Communications and Media Management)
- Media Business and Management
- Media Law
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
- Leadership in Action
Internship
| Internship duration | 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Associate Content Strategist
- Digital Media Executives
- Journalists
- Marketing Communications Executives
- Mediapreneurs
- Public Relations Executives
- Radio/TV Producers
- Social Media Content Creators
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.