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Open Day 2009

Bachelor of Arts (Communication & Media Management)

School of Communication, International Studies and Languages

Communication & Media Management

In technologically developed societies, communication in its many forms has become a major industry.

Computerisation, electronic information, satellites and other information delivery systems have transformed national and cultural boundaries, leading to an increasingly globalise culture.

This has lead to a growing demand for people with knowledge of human aspects of communication and different media, who are competent in analysis, and who have skills in the use of communications technologies.

Communication & Media Management

Program Structure

• 3 year degree

• Magill campus

Experience. The Difference.

• Field placements

• International placements

• Study Abroad

Alternative pathways:

• TAFE• STAT special entry• International Baccalaureate Diploma• University Foundation Studies program

Entry Requirements

•SATAC Code: 444251•T ER for 2009: 65.05

Program Structure

Provides opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in organisational communication and media management Including:

• Public and Mass Communication

• Writing and Document development

• Web based and Digital formats for communication

• Broadcast media

• Communication in Organisations

Program Structure

Program Structure

Structure of MBAR

Professional Major (7 course)Public RelationsIssues in Publication & DesignReporting for the MediaIntroduction to Digital MediaAdvertising: Images, Industry and AudienceCreative & Feature Writing for the MediaCommunication & Organisation (capstone course)

Sub-Major (6 courses) + Minor ( 4 courses) suggestions:Professional WritingMultimedia StudiesFilm & TelevisionInternational Studies

Foundation Courses (4 courses)focussing on the media from Australian and

International perspectives

Indigenous Course (1 course)

Free choice elective (1 course) or Industry Internship

Program Structure

Enrolment Options

Offered Full time or Part time –

Internal mode – lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshop; some online content

Contact hours vary according to individual program structure. A normal full time study load could include four lectures per week and eight tutorials plus time for required reading, to do research and undertake group work assignments.

Career Pathways

Career Outcome

• Public affairs officers and managers

• Media & Marketing managers/consultants

• Advertising managers/consultants

• Information Officers

• Media Producers and Communication specialists within

organisations

• As well as roles associated with a broad spectrum of media

and communication based careers

Your destination may also be determined by your sub-major

and minor focus

Contact details

Program Director:Dr Collette Snowden 08 8302 4474

collette.snowden@unisa.edu.au

Program Support Officer:Rosie Paradiso 08 8302 4561

rosie.paradiso@unisa.edu.auorugcil@unisa.edu.au

September Career Information Sessions

Experience…Education, Arts & Social Sciences

Tuesday 8 September 2009Magill campus

Tours commence at 3 pmInformation sessions commence at 5 pm

Visit the campus where you’ll study.Register your attendance:

www.unisa.edu.au/eas