Master of Arts in Corporate Communications
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Corporate Communications at SEGi University is designed to nurture professionals who can lead corporate communication efforts with strategy and precision. The programme is tailored for working professionals and focuses on building practical communication capability for the corporate environment.
This is a 42-credit master programme that offers flexibility in completion, helping students progress in their careers while studying. SEGi University supports international applicants through its international student admissions pathway and visa application document handling.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Research Methods (Quantitative)
- Corporate Communication
- Research Methods (Qualitative)
- Crisis Communication
- Digital Strategy for Corporate Communication
- Communication Theory
- Corporate Media Relations
- Corporate Affairs and Government Relations
- Issues in Public Communication Campaign
- Electives (select 3 only): Corporate Branding, Leadership Communication, Reputation Management, Organisational Communication
- Research Project
- Corporate Communication strategy planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Industry-focused learning through real-world projects (Industry into Classroom approach)
Curriculum
42 credit programme (Malaysia credit hours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory taught modules | Research Methods (Quantitative) | ||
| Corporate Communication | ||||
| Research Methods (Qualitative) | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory taught modules and electives | Crisis Communication | ||
| Digital Strategy for Corporate Communication | ||||
| Communication Theory | ||||
| Corporate Media Relations | ||||
| Corporate Affairs and Government Relations | ||||
| Issues in Public Communication Campaign | ||||
| Electives (choose 3 only) | ||||
| Final semester | Research project | Research Project | ||
| Total | Compulsory taught modules, elective courses (choose 3 only), and Research Project | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready corporate communication capability for roles such as branding, marketing communication, public relations, and corporate media relations.
- You gain crisis and reputation communication skills that prepare you for decision-making responsibilities in corporate settings under media and stakeholder pressure.
- You develop practical strategy skills through modules like Digital Strategy for Corporate Communication and Issues in Public Communication Campaign, helping you contribute to campaigns and communication planning.
- You strengthen government and corporate affairs communication readiness for positions involving stakeholder management across public and private sectors.
- You graduate with a structured 42-credit Master of Arts qualification that is designed for working professionals and supports career progression into managerial positions in corporate communication functions.
Employability rate
SEGi University’s Master of Arts in Corporate Communications brochure states that more than 90% of graduates were employed in the industry within the first 6 months upon graduation.
This indicates a strong early job placement outlook for graduates in corporate communication roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or an equivalent qualification. If your CGPA does not meet the 2.50 minimum, you may be considered with at least 5 years of working experience in a relevant field. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, SEGi University accepts English language test results such as IELTS or TOEFL as listed below. Submit your official score to support your admission assessment for this master’s programme.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 31, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 15, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Read the international admission requirements
Check that your bachelor’s degree and English language evidence match SEGi University’s international entry requirements for this programme. If you plan to apply based on working experience, confirm you meet the minimum working experience requirement stated by the university. Prepare your documents as early as possible to avoid delays for your visa process.
Complete the SEGi international application
Submit your application using SEGi’s official online application process. During submission, select the correct programme and student type (non-Malaysian/international). Ensure your uploaded documents are complete and consistent with your submitted information.
Pay the required initial fee and prepare your document set
After preparing your application form and supporting documents, arrange the required payment for application and student visa processing. SEGi’s international student guidance states an initial payment of RM2,950, inclusive of application fee and student visa processing. Attach certified true copies of academic qualifications, provide a passport copy (including blank pages), and submit English translations of all documents submitted.
Wait for your letter of acceptance and visa approval processing
After SEGi receives your application form, required fees, and supporting documents, it will issue a Letter of Acceptance if you meet the entry requirements. SEGi states that it will then submit the documents to the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Immigration Department for visa approval processing. The visa approval application process is stated as taking approximately 6–8 weeks.