Diploma in Advertising

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM20,000

Course Highlights

  • This programme encompasses the basic knowledge and practical skills of advertising, media and communication
  • Gain a greater depth of knowledge and practical skills in terms of management and persuasive communication, as you prepare to join a competitive and dynamic industry
  • Upon graduation, you can proceed to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Advertising programme or apply for admission into other relevant bachelor's degrees at TAR UMT or other universities on credit transfer
  • Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  • Certificate:
    • Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
    • relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subject:

  • SPM, O Level and UEC must include SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language#
  • # Grade B and above in English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (Pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required English Language subject

Notes:

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Diploma.
  • c) Equivalent qualifications or qualifications from other Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Design Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Integrity and Anti Corruption 
  • Design for Print 
  • Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
  • Introduction to Electronic Publishing
  • Mass Media and Society
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Basic Photography
  • Chinese Writing for The Mass Media OR Music Appreciation
  • Advertising Copywriting
  • Multimedia for Advertising
  • Effects of Advertising
  • Media Planning
  • Communication Law
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Advertising Creative Campaign 
  • Measurement of Advertising Effectiveness
  • Translation: BM,English & Chinese OR Translation: BM & English
  • Marketing

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Academic English
  • Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Professional English
  • *Co-curricular

Notes:

  • *Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.
  • *Compulsory Co-Curricular Course is taken in the semesters.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM20,000

Total payable amount

RM20,000

Scholarships

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

TAR UMT Merit Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

TAR UMT Sports Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

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