Would you like to learn how to convey a message to a large group of audience using mass media? Then you should consider majoring in Mass Communication and Media Management. You will learn about different types of mass media, including printed media such as newspapers and magazines, broadcast media such as radio and television, and digital media such as websites and social media. You will learn how to produce and publish these different types of media successfully and will study the impact media has on society and culture. A degree in Mass Communication and Media Management will offer varied career opportunities; from advertising and broadcasting to public relations, journalism, and publishing.

Interview with Mass Communication and Media Management students

Imrorn and Sar Sanponhroath are both students of Media Management at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Sar indicates that her interest in production and writing made her decide to enroll in this major. She had always loved to tell stories and often wondered how videos (such as movies and music clips) were made. Her favorite things about the major are that she can freely share her opinion and that the major taught her to be more considerate in making judgements. Moreover, she likes the fact that she now understands more about sensitive topics and that she is comfortable discussing these topics, while some Cambodians are not yet comfortable doing that. 

What Imrorn dislikes about the major, is that students need a lot of equipment such as a camera, high performing laptop, et cetera. Sar adds to this by saying that she dislikes the fact that there is only little time to practice and prepare for productions. Moreover, she mentions that the techniques of filming and the preparation for a production were different than expected. However, both students are still very satisfied with their major and highly enjoy all subjects. Imrorn’s favorite subjects so far were Principle and Practice of Journalism, Khmer Writing Composition, Media and Society, and Introduction to Research Study. These subjects really helped him towards his goal of becoming a communication professional in the future. Sar’s favorite subject is currently Radio Production. She explains that this topic is fun, since you get to test audio recordings and learn about different sound effects. 

Chhum Chhayvathanak is a recent graduate of Media Management and currently works as a Senior Digital Communication Officer. What he loved about his major was the focus on digital (communication) skills and news reports. His biggest tip for high school students is to read as much as possible, and to pay attention to the subject of Khmer Literature. This subject allowed him to understand more about the context when starting to write a story or news report. Sar and Imrorn agree with this.

Imrorn’s tip for you? Make sure that you are proficient in English and that you have sufficient knowledge about general culture. Sar advises all high school students to be more confident and brave. She also recommends students to be well-prepared: do not wait until you start in class.

The following universities offer this major:

• Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• University of Southeast Asia, Siem Reap

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}