The Murdoch Bachelor of Commerce is a fully accredited programme that comprises of 12 modules and can be completed in 16 months in Singapore on a part time basis. It also offers students the opportunity to complete a double/ single major degree in the following majors :

• Public Relations
• Communication Technology and Policy
• Journalism
• Marketing* (as a double major)

Murdoch graduates highly sought after in international workforce. Students completing the Bachelor of Mass Communication may follow career trajectories leading to media management, planning & promotion, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, News Reporting and Editing, and Media Policy Makers.

As a high ranked teaching campus in Australia , the degree are recognized by relevant Professional bodies in Australia and internationally. MU graduates have found employment in a diverse range of challenging professions. Your degree will provide a solid foundation enriching both your career and your life.

Murdoch Mass Comm Graduates in Singapore have found gainful employment in organisations such as Nanyang Technological University , Singapore Press Holdings, MediaCorp, Media Development Authority, Ministry of Communications & the Arts, Singapore International Foundation and many others.

This degree provides students with practical reporting and writing skills in print journalism and it investigates the ethical, legal and cultural contexts of the news media. The major gives students the opportunity to work in a newsroom culture. Students learn about the news media industry and about the influence of journalism on society. As part of the Mass Communication degree, students also learn about media audiences and public opinion and they also develop qualitative and quantitative communication research skills. Students are encouraged to combine with a second major in order to expand their repertoire of expertise.

Murdoch University 's School of Media , Communication & Culture (MCC) enjoys a strong international reputation in the mass communication field and has strong industry links with major media organisations worldwide, such as NBC and CBS. Most of Murdoch University 's academic staff have strong records in professional consultancy work, professional expertise and have published in academic and journalistic publications extensively.

MCC is currently ranked one of Australia 's top 5 mass communication schools (Graduate Careers Council, Australia , 2007), and has been attracting top students from Singapore 's various polytechnics and JCs for the last 15 years.

The Bachelor of Commerce comprises of 12 units delivered over duration of 16 months. Students are provided with options to graduate with a single or double major by completing the following modules:

Journalism Major

Media Audiences and the Public

New Media Technologies

Media Law and Ethics

Journalism and Society

Print News 1

Print News 2

+ 6 Electives*

The Murdoch Bachelor of Mass Communication programme is 100% delivered in Singapore by Murdoch University lecturers and their international associate lecturers. This course is offered on a modular basis tailored to meet the needs of busy professionals. Each unit is supported with over 30 to 36 contact hours conducted on weekday evenings / weekends.

• All Polytechnic Diploma holders
• SMa Diploma in Mass Communication holders
• Diploma holders from other recognized institutions can apply on a case to case basis
• GCE "A" level holders and ITE graduates are required to undertake the Diploma in Mass Communication programme to be eligible for the 16 months programme.
• GCE "O" level holders are required to complete the Certificate in Foundation Studies before proceeding to the Diploma in Mass Communication programme

All notice of withdrawal must be in writing. A full refund of the course fees paid will be made if notice of withdrawal is received more than 60 days before course commencement. If notice of withdrawal is received between 60 to 30 days before course commencment, 75% of course fees paid will be refunded.

No refund will be made after the course has commenced. Course Fee paid will not be refunded in the event of deferment regardless of whether the request made is prior to commencement or after the commencement of the course.

SMa reserves the right to make changes to the programme structure, admission requirements, course fee, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, date and venue of lectures.