The Doctor of Communication (DComm) Program is a professional doctorate offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies of the UP Open University. It is designed to strengthen the capability of practitioners by bringing the academic rigors of research, critical analysis, intellectual advancement, and science skills into the profession of communication as it is practiced in knowledge industries such as the academe, R&D institutions, government and development-assistance agencies.
Program Goals:
- to strengthen critical thinking skills in the professional practice of communication;
- to use research-based information and knowledge to enhance intellectual, managerial, and decision-making skills in communication;
- to enhance abilities to generate new practical knowledge and skills in the professional practice of communication;
- to strengthen ability to conceptualize, prepare, and present technical papers in professional communication conferences or publish in refereed journals;
- to strengthen intellectual skills and capacity to undertake independent studies and synthesis of best professional practices in the field of communication.
DComm graduates, therefore, are expected to demonstrate higher level abilities in:
- the conduct of independent studies and synthesize practical knowledge and best practices in the field of communication; and
- the design, implementation, and evaluation of practical continuing education programs, including short-term higher-level training courses for other communication practitioners.
For more information, you may visit the FICS website and the DComm Freshdesk page.