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42 MASTER OF SCIENCE
Credits COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC

ENGAGEMENT

As nations continue to address the gap in
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM), professionals with an
advanced appreciation for the nuances in the
interaction between scientific and non-
scientific communities is expected to be
highly sought after. Such professionals would
fill roles as Public Relations Manager,
Communications Director, Corporate
Strategy Manager, Research Manager, or
Science Journalist.

The Master of Science Communication and
Public Engagement aims to bridge this gap by
equipping graduates with skills and
knowledge in communicating science to a
broad range of audiences, as well as engaging
with key stakeholders to mediate the
interaction between technical experts,
decision makers and consumers. The
following topics would be covered in this
programme:

Principles of Science Communication
and Public Engagement.
Science and Media in a Multicultural
Society
Science, Policy and Public Impact
Big Data in Science Communication
Managing Science and Technology
Events
Controversial Issues in Science and
Technology
Science Diplomacy

Dr. Nurulaini Abu Shamsi

Program Coordinator
ainishamsi@um.edu.my

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