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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor of Communication Studies with a Second Major in Business

WKWSCI students have the flexibility to specialise in different tracks or develop as broad-based communication graduates. Available during admission, students can opt to study both Communication and Business, and graduate with a balance of practical and conceptual skills.

Nanyang Technological University
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 years (Direct Honours)

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered

Students are automatically enrolled for the Second Major in Business upon admission.
Field of study
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Art, Design and Media
  • Business
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Broadcast Media and Cinema Studies
  • Data Science and Media Studies
  • Journalism and Media Policies
  • Strategic Communication for the Digital Age

Specialisations are only meant as a guide to help students identify their focus areas, there are no requirements for them to declare their specialisation.
Certification offered

Bachelor of Communication Studies and a Second Major in Business certificate will be awarded on top of the degree parchment.
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level

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Polytechnic Diploma

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

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NUS High School Diploma

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International and other qualifications

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Internship

Internship duration 23 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3 Semester 2

In Semester 2, all students will embark on a 22-week credit bearing Professional Internship (PI) where you will gain first-hand insights to the industry and build up a personal network of contacts prior to graduating.

Overseas exposure programme

Students may apply for a semester-long overseas exchange programme in their Year 2 Semester 2 or Year 3 Semester 1. The school also provides for other school-based overseas exposure programmes.

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Account Executive/Junior Account Executive
  • Ad Operations Associate/Executive
  • Assistant Editor/Media Content Specialist
  • Brand Executive/Analyst/Strategist
  • Corporate Communications Executive
  • Media Relations Executive/Officer
  • Photographer/Photography Assistant
  • Producer/Production Coordinator
  • Public Relation Consultant/Associate/Officer
  • Research Analyst
  • Strategy Consulting Associate
  • Video Editor/Journalist

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.