The Media Studies program at AUB offers a Diploma in Media Communication and a Minor in Communication.
Diploma in Media Communication
Mission Statement
The Media Studies program offers a diploma in media communication. Courses in this program include a balance of practical and theoretical courses. Three are practical journalism courses (Basic News Reporting, Advanced News Reporting, and Broadcast Media), two are a combination of theoretical and practical courses (Public Relations and Advertising or Political Communication Campaigns), and the remaining three courses deal mainly with the role of media in society, media regulations and ethics. The Diploma in Media Communication prepares students to pursue professional careers in various media industries. Holders of this diploma will be capable to handle professional tasks in media institutions (journalism, public relations and advertising), as well as governmental, non-governmental, and public institutions.
Admission to the Diploma Program in Media Communication
For admission to the diploma program, students may enroll in the diploma while pursuing any AUB major, and may complete the diploma during their undergraduate studies or after they complete their BA/BS, or partially before and partially after. Current AUB students working for their bachelor’s degree at AUB apply to the Media Studies program directly. Non-AUB students should apply to the Admission’s Office as special students working for the diploma in media communication. These applications will be reviewed by the Media Studies Program. Completion of a bachelor’s degree is a requirement for admission of non-AUB students to the diploma program.
Qualifications for the Diploma in Media Communication
Students qualify for the diploma in media communication upon completion of 21 MCOM credits (7 courses: 4 required and 3 electives) with a cumulative average of 70 or above. Students must complete MCOM 201, MCOM 202, and MCOM 203, in addition to either MCOM 220 or MCOM 221, and three electives from the rest of the MCOM course list.
To enroll in this diploma, please download Intention to fulfill the Diploma in Media Communication Application 
and submit one copy of this application to Ms. Huda Nakad (Registrar’s Office), and another copy to Dr. Jad Melki, coordinator of the Media Studies program.
For questions about the Diploma email Dr. Melki: mediastudies@aub.edu.lb
Minor in Communication
The Media Studies program at AUB offers a minor in communication. The requirements for the minor are MCOM 203, MCOM 220, and MCOM 221, plus two electives from the rest of the MCOM course list.
To receive the minor in communication, please download the "Minor in Communication" application from the FAS website and submit it to the FAS Dean's office (to Leila Knio) when you fulfill the courses.
We currently do not offer a BA in media studies. For updates on this and other matters, check this web site and add yourself to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MediaStudiesAUB