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MASTER OF SCIENCE

COMMUNICATION AND

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Dr. Nurulaini binti Abu Shamsi

Programme Coordinator
ainishamsi@um.edu.my

TOTAL: 42 CREDITS

As nations continue to address the gap in Science, 1. Programme Core Courses (30 CREDITS)
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM),
professionals with an advanced appreciation for the Course Code Course Name Credits
nuances in the interaction between scientific and
non-scientific communities is expected to be highly SQJ7001 Research Methodology 4
sought after. Such professionals would fill roles as
Public Relations Manager, Communications Principles in Science Communication and Public
Director, Corporate Strategy Manager, Research SQJ7003 Engagement 4
Manager, or Science Journalist.

The Master of Science Communication and Public SQJ7004 Science and Media in Multicultural Society 4
Engagement aims to bridge this gap by equipping
graduates with skills and knowledge in SQJ7005 Science, Policy and Public Impact 3
communicating science to a broad range of
audiences, as well as engaging with key SQJ7006 Big Data in Science Communication 3
stakeholders to mediate the interaction between
technical experts, decision makers and consumers. SQJ7013 Research Project 12
The following topics would be covered in this
programme: 2. Programme Elective Courses (12 CREDITS)

Principles of Science Communication and Course Code Course Name Credits
Public Engagement.
Science and Media in a Multicultural Society SQJ7007 Controversial Issues in Science and Technology 3
Science, Policy and Public Impact
Big Data in Science Communication
Managing Science and Technology Events SQJ7008 Systems Thinking for Decision Making 3
Controversial Issues in Science and Technology
Science Diplomacy SQJ7009 Social Innovations 3

SQJ7010 Digital Law and Communication Ethics 3

SQJ7011 Managing Science and Technology Events 3

SQJ7012 Science Diplomacy 3

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