PO Box 144534
Abu Dhabi, INT 144534
Academic Year Represented
2021
Mission Statement
The College of Communication and Media Sciences (CCMS) is dedicated to excellence in professional education to serve the nation, the Gulf region and the global community and provides the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the strongest bilingual graduates in the fields of communication and digital media. Our mission is to prepare bilingual leaders in communication and digital media to serve the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Gulf region, and the global community. The College emphasizes through teaching and learning, research and creative scholarship, and community engagement: • the important roles of media and communication in local and global cultures • informational and technological literacies and language competencies in Arabic and English • ethics, truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity in communication
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication in Media Sciences
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Arts (MA) in Communication
Majors
Media Production and Storytelling, Integrated Strategic Communications, and Tourism and Cultural Communications
Tracks within Majors
Internships Accepted for Credit
COM 490 Internship: A supervised professional work experience in a media organization or in the media department of an appropriate organization in a field that is similar to a student’s concentration. An internship is an important part of the educational experience at CCMS, as well as a primary step of career preparation. The CCMS Internship program is designed to provide necessary professional experience, networking, and confidence needed to begin a career.
Internships Facilitated
CCMS runs a comprehensive and elaborate Internship program with approved policies and procedures to provide a meaningful work experience to its graduating students.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Online Options
We offer several online classes at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Study-Abroad Options
Graduate Programs
In line with Zayed University’s commitment to promote the continuing development and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates, CCMS offers a Master of Arts in Communication with concentrations in Tourism and Cultural Communication and Strategic Public Relations.
Department Budget
Amount Spent per Student
Undergrad Student Fees
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
Undergrad In-State Tuition
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
Graduate Student Fees
Graduate In-State Tuition
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
987
Undergraduate Enrollment
961
Graduate Enrollment
26
Number of In-State Students
Percentage of In-State Students
Number of International Students
Percentage of International Students
Male
57
Female
930
Not Specified
White
Black
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
17
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
22
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
Four Year Completion Rate
60
Six Year Completion Rate
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
20
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
16
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
Unemployed
Unknown Status
Full-Time Faculty
47
Part-Time Faculty
Faculty with Tenure
Faculty on Tenure Track
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
Male
24
Female
23
Unspecified
White
Black
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
14
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
13
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
As in international institution of higher education in the United Arab Emirates, the racial/ethnicity characteristics of our population are not applicable.