M.A. COMMUNICATION ARTS FOR ASEAN

The Master in Communication Arts for ASEAN is a fully online-based 36 credit two-years program. 

THE PROGRAM OFFERS:
- Online distance classes to deliver convenient lectures to your computer, tablet or mobile device. This is one of the great advantages of distance learning; you can read and work through specially designed study materials at your own pace, and at a time and place that suits you best.
- ASEAN culture and context sensitive Communication Arts curriculum based on the standards of Thailand’s Ministry of Education (2005).
- International faculty members and lecturers.
- Networking with academics, broadcasters, media and communication professionals, and development specialists in ASEAN.

THE PROGRAM IS FOR:
- Communication and Media professionals in ASEAN
- Development specialists working in ASEAN
- Academic professionals interested in ASEAN media and communication 
- Everyone interested in ASEAN media and communication 

COURSES

SEMESTER I		SEMESTER II
17701 Communication Arts and ASEAN 17702 Philosophy and Communication Theories		17703 Communication Paradigm and Research Practice 17704 Comparative Communication Studies for ASEAN
SEMESTER III		SEMESTER IV
17705 Communication Management for ASEAN 17798 Thesis (Plan A)		17797 Independent Study (Plan B) 17799 Graduate Professional Experience Abroad (1 month)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

- Develop students’ research skills and ideas in the rapidly changing field of Communication Arts in ASEAN.
- Develop students’ critical thinking skills to analyze, understand and take action in social, cultural, political, economic issues in ASEAN and be effective communicators and problem-solvers.
- Develop students’ skills to apply research knowledge on ASEAN to real-world situations, at the local, regional and global levels. 
- Develop students’ morals, ethics and conscience about cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversities in ASEAN.