Bachelor of
Communication Science
Distance Learning
(BOCS-DL)

Overview of UMN Online Learning
UMN at a Glance UMN Online Learning is an educational unit under the auspices of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), which has been established since 2016 and is proven to have produced graduates who are ready to be absorbed by industry. With its excellence in the field of information and communication technology, UMN creates and organizes digital learning through UMN Online. In addition, the presence of technological disruption in the world of education requires UMN to be able to adapt and create learning innovations. UMN Online comes with digital learning innovations that are able to create learning experiences for students.
By implementing a digital learning system, learning activities at UMN Online can be carried out anywhere and anytime, so it is very suitable for students who have time and distance constraints when studying at universities. With flexible learning methods, professional workers, housewives, entertainers, and entrepreneurs are very suitable to study at UMN Online to get a bachelor’s degree. Online Learning
Reasons for Studying Online at UMN Online Learning
Studying online is an option to achieve your goals. So what are the reasons for studying online at UMN Online Learning (UOL)?
1. Part of UMN accredited Superior
UMN Online Learning is an educational unit under the auspices of UMN which has received Superior accreditation from BAN-PT. With UMN's management and quality, UMN Online is the right choice for studying online.
2. Experienced lecturers
Lecturers who teach at UMN Online have experience in the field of strategic communication, especially in marketing communication and corporate communication. UMN Online also presents guest lecturers who are practitioners to share experiences relevant to the development of communication science.
3. Flexible learning system
UOL has an online learning system with synchronous and asynchronous learning models. With a flexible asynchronous learning model, lectures can be completed according to each student's learning pace.
4. Interactive learning materials
UMN Online develops interactive learning materials, so that learning activities can run well and support the maximum acceptance of material by students.
5. Students can enjoy all learning facilities at UMN
UMN Online students can also use all learning facilities owned by UMN to support learning activities, such as e-libraries, laboratories, software licenses for conducting practicums, student services, and participating in extracurricular activities.

Universitas Multimedia Universitas (UMN) continues to contribute to increasing equity in education in Indonesia. One of the efforts made is to create UMN Online Learning with a Bachelor of Communication Studies program.
UOL provides lecture programs which are held online in 14 meetings. This online lecture is an implementation of technological developments in the world of education. Online lectures are also an alternative for prospective students who have just graduated from high school/vocational school, have high mobility, have full-time jobs, or have an interest in studying communication sciences.
So, of the many campuses that provide online lectures, what are the advantages of UMN Online Learning? Come on, see the review!
Advantages of UMN Online Learning
- Study Time Flexibility
Students can adjust when and where to study according to their own pace. However, commitment and responsibility are still needed to complete 11 asynchronous meetings, 3 synchronous meetings, and 2 competency tests (UTS and UAS). - Practical.
Students can attend lectures using a computer, laptop, or even smartphone that has a good and stable internet connection. - Learning Management System (LMS) integration
Through the Learning Development Bureau (BPP), UMN has developed an LMS in which teaching materials, assignments, quizzes, discussion forums, exams, and text books are available to support the learning process. - Interactive Lecture Materials
Lecture material available at LMS is not only in the form of text but also in the form of learning videos. In it, there are lecture presentations, illustrated pictures, and interactive quizzes. In addition, there is a discussion forum where students can provide feedback on discussion topics submitted by lecturers. - Curriculum according to industrial development.
The study program develops a curriculum that is in line with industrial developments. This is realized through several courses that were born to answer the development of digital communication industry trends, such as the Growth Hacking, Digital Marketing Communication & Data Analytic, and Social Media & Mobile Marketing Strategy courses. - Accredited very good from BAN-PT.
UMN has been accredited “excellent” at the university level. Meanwhile, the UMN Online Communication Studies study program received B accreditation, meaning “excellent. - Equality with Regular Students
UOL students get the same rights as regular students, such as the opportunity to get an academic scholarship every semester, participate in student activities, borrow laboratory equipment, consult with academic supervisors, award diplomas, and others.
What is the Strategic Communication?
Strategic Communication is the study of all forms of communication related to business, brands and companies. As part of Communication Studies, the Strategic Communication Study Program will not only study communication carried out in the personal and group spheres, but also focus on communication carried out by a brand, organization and company.
Through the Strategic Communication Study Program, students will learn how a brand, organization and company communicates its messages to all audiences including consumers, employees, competitors, the media and the government to be able to create mutual understanding.


Why Choose
UMN’s Strategic Communication?
The Multimedia Nusantara University Strategic Communication study program equips students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with direct practice. Giving students the opportunity to experience how the industry currently works.
Equip students with knowledge of technological development (ICT), such as the use of Multimedia Laboratory and Collabo Hub as work laboratories in producing communication messages, so that graduates have a balanced competency between understanding theory, implementing it in practice, and using technology in dealing with the world of work. This provision is adapted to the current needs of Industry 4.0.
In addition, UMN’s strategic communication has collaborated with Skystar Ventures, a business incubator owned by UMN, giving students the opportunity to graduate in three and a half years by creating a project. Through the Fast Track route, Skystar Ventures will provide guidance and also capital for students to run their businesses so that they will be prepared to become entrepreneurs who start their own business ventures and be able to complete lectures more quickly.
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General Information
Credits | 241.92 (ECTS) / 144 (SKS) |
Education Type | Bachelor Program |
Duration | 4 years |
Language | Indonesia & English |
Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Communication Science (S.I.Kom.) |
Type of Program | Full time |
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become a leading undergraduate Communication Science study program that produces graduates with a global outlook, competent in the fields of corporate communication and marketing communication, grounded in logic, ethics, and information and communication technology (ICT). The program emphasizes both theoretical mastery and practical skills, fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, and cultivates graduates with strong moral character.
Mission
- To provide high-quality learning experiences, supported by professional lecturers and a curriculum that is up-to-date and aligned with industry needs (link and match).
- To conduct research programs that contribute to the development of communication science, with a strong foundation in information and communication technology (ICT).
- To carry out community service activities related to communication, in order to contribute to fulfilling the needs of both society and the industry.
Career Prospect
Graduates of the Strategic Communication Study Program can pursue careers in both the communication and creative industries. Some of the potential career paths include:
Digital Content Creator, Digital Startup Entrepreneur, Digital Creative Producer, Strategic Planner, Media Planner, Account Executive, Copywriter, Content Writer, Community Manager, Public Relations Executive, Social Media Strategist, Government/Public Sector PR Officer, as well as Communication Experts in NGOs, non-profit organizations, UN agencies, or other international bodies.
Further Study
Graduates of UMN’s Strategic Communication Study Program can pursue further studies in Communication, Public Relations, or other fields within the Social Sciences.
Partnership & Collaborations
The Strategic Communication Study Program has established strong partnerships with leading global and local companies, prominent NGOs, international organizations including the United Nations, and various government institutions.
Our partners include:
Kompas Gramedia – the largest media company in Southeast Asia
Badan Perlindungan Konsumen Nasional
Persatuan Perusahaan Periklanan Indonesia
Persatuan Hubungan Masyarakat Indonesia
Specialization in Communication Science Program
Draft
Goals
To produce graduates that are highly competent in accounting and financing, understand the revision of Standard Akuntansi Keuangan (Financial Accounting Standards) that suit International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), gain ICT knowledge and orientation and are able to utilize ICT in undergoing the profession as accountants, are able to conduct external auditing to assess the appropriateness of a company’s financial statement or to become internal auditors to conduct internal evaluation and provide suggestion to improve the company’s performance according to the applicable rules under the code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Curriculum
Students will gain all the main subjects of accounting like Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Taxation, Sector Public Accounting, Financial Accounting Standards, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting theories equipped with Management, Economics, and ICT subject. Besides, students are given in-depth capabilities in auditing through 5 subjects, namely Audits Seminar, Audit Practice, Auditing Information Systems, Ethics and Corporate Governance, and Tax Accounting.
Career Prospects
External Auditor, Internal Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst
Student Scolarship
UMN scholarship program is offered to high school students in 12th grade who have academic, sports, and artistic achievements while in 11th grade. In addition, UMN also offers the program to high school/vocational school students who won medals in the National and International Science Olympics. As a form of appreciation for the dedication of teachers and employees/ staff in educating the nation's children, UMN provides scholarships in the form of a 50% reduction in fees for teachers/principals and a 30% reduction in fees for children of the employees/staff in high schools/vocational schools (both public and private) who want to continue their education at UMN.
Entry Requirement
- High school graduate majoring in Science, Social Sciences or Languages
- Vocational school graduates of various majors.
Students are required to attend academic guidance meetings at least 3 times per semester. The schedule of the meetings will be provided by the respective academic supervisors. Students have to bring the academic guidance book for the meeting and they need to make sure that the academic supervisor signs it.
Continuing Education Department (CED) is an educational development program at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) which is part of the Kompas Gramedia Group. We have various programs in language courses, human development, Testing Centers for national and international certifications, and training programs. UMN’s CED is designed to meet the needs of high school and college students, as well as the public and professionals.
Students are encouraged to find their own companies / agencies for their internships that align with the focus of the Strategic Communication Study Program. Information about available internships can be obtained from other students, social media, job fairs, advertisements in print or electronic media or even through the UMN Career Development Center (CDC).
To complete the Undergraduate Program (S-1) at Multimedia Nusantara University, students must prepare, present, and defend the thesis in front of the thesis examination board, in accordance with the provisions of the study program. The preparation of the thesis is done individually and the students can choose the supervisor directly provided that the selected supervisor agrees.
To complete the Undergraduate Program (S-1) at Multimedia Nusantara University, students must prepare, present, and defend the thesis in front of the thesis examination board, in accordance with the provisions of the study program. The preparation of the thesis is done individually and the students can choose the supervisor directly provided that the selected supervisor agrees.
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Curriculum Overview | ||||||||||
Distance Learning Bachelor Program in Communication Science (8 Semesters) | ||||||||||
Modul No.
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Title of Module / Course Unit
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Credit Points per Semester in ECTS | ||||||||
National Credit (SKS) |
1. | 2 | 3. | 4. | 5. | 6. | 7. | 8 | ||
1st Semester | ||||||||||
EUM 112 | English 1 | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
EUM 152 | Agama | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
EUM162 | Pancasila | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
EFK100 | Introduction to Communication Foundation | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
EFK110 | Critical and Creative Thinking | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
ESC1210 | Effective Persuasive Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC150 | Business Principles & Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC3103 | Communication and Personal Relationships | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
20 | 33.60 | |||||||||
2nd Semester | ||||||||||
EFK201 | Interdisciplinary Communication Foundations | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
EFK205 | Bahasa Indonesia for Communication | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
EFK215 | Visual and Photographic Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC253 | Design Thinking | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
ESC254 | Introduction to Corporate Communications | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC255 | Introduction to Marketing Communications | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC2008 | Business English | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
EUM163 | Civic | 2 | 3.36 | |||||||
20 | 33.60 | |||||||||
3rd Semester | ||||||||||
ESC3104 | Intercultural Communication & Conflict Resolution | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC3106 | Media & Sociology | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC3107 | Quantitative Communication Research Methods | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC 3203 | Strategic Communication for Organization | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC3302 | Multimedia Laboratory | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC3602 | Transmedia & Brand Storytelling | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC7506 | Community Relations & Engagement | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
21 | 35.28 | |||||||||
4th Semester | ||||||||||
ESC4102 | Ethic & Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4108 | Qualitative Communication Research Methods | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4400 | Digital Strategic Communication & Data Analytics | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4500 | Marketing Public Relations | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4501 | Public Speaking & Presentation Skills | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4502 | Media Relations & Publicity Effectiveness | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC4600 | Media Planning & The Consumer Journey | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
21 | 35.28 | |||||||||
5th Semester | ||||||||||
ESC5105 | Global Communication & Popular Culture | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5401 | Social Media & Mobile Marketing Strategy | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5503 | Issue Management & Crisis Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5603 | Special Event and Brand Activation | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5604 | Integrated Brand Campaign | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5607 | Personal & Relationship Selling | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC 7606 | Sales Promotion Communication | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
21 | 35.28 | |||||||||
6th Semester | ||||||||||
ESC6304 | Creative Media Production | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6402 | Growth Hacking for Startup Business | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6504 | Corporate Branding & Reputation Management | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6505 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6508 | Communication for Sustainable Development | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6601 | Advertising Business & Management | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC6605 | Account Planning & Management | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
21 | 35.28 | |||||||||
7th Semester (Regular / MBKM Industrial Research*) | ||||||||||
ESC 7109 | Research Seminar Proposal | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC 7303 | Art, Copywriting, & Creative Strategy | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC5608 | Direct Marketing and Customer Relationship Management | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
ESC8005 | Internship | 5 | 8.40 | |||||||
14 | 23.52 | |||||||||
8th Semester | ||||||||||
ESC 8110 | Thesis | 6 | 10.08 | |||||||
6 | ||||||||||
Total National Credit (SKS) | 144.00 | 33.60 | 33.60 | 35.28 | 35.28 | 35.28 | 35.28 | 23.52 | 10.08 | |
ECTS | 241.92 | |||||||||
Abbreviations | 1 ECTS: | 27 | Hours | |||||||
L: | Lecture | 1 SKS: | 1.68 | ECTS | ||||||
S: | Seminar | |||||||||
T: | Tutorial | |||||||||
PO: | Practicing Online | |||||||||
P: | Project | |||||||||
I: | Practicing in Industry | |||||||||
*MBKM Industrial Research (7th Semester) | ||||||||||
EMC 8801 | Academic Writing | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
EMC 8802 | Research for Industry | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
EMC 8803 | Project Management | 3 | 5.04 | |||||||
EMC 8804 | Integrated Communication Management | 5 | 8.40 | |||||||
EMC 8805 | Writing and Publication | 6 | 10.08 | |||||||
33.60 | ||||||||||
The Conversion Courses to BoCS Curriculum | ||||||||||
Courses in CSDL | Lec | Equal to Courses in CS | Lec | |||||||
ESC2008 Business English | 2 | UM223 English 2 | 2 | |||||||
ESC4102 Ethic & Communication | 3 | MSC2002 Communication Ethics | 3 | |||||||
ESC3302 Multimedia Laboratory | 3 | MSC3201 Digital Graphic Communication | 3 | |||||||
ESC7109 Research Seminar Proposal | 3 | MSC7010 Research Proposal Seminar in Communication Science | 3 | |||||||
ESC6605 Account Planning & Management | 3 | MSC1102 Introduction to Strategic Communication | 3 | |||||||
ESC4500 Marketing Public Relations | 3 | MSC3407 Investor & Government Relations | 3 | |||||||
ESC5607 Personal & Relationship Selling | 3 | MSC5600 Professional Business Ethics | 3 | |||||||
ESC5608 Direct Marketing and Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
MSC5601 Industry Experience
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7
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ESC8005 Internship | 5 | |||||||||
ESC6304 Creative Media Production | 3 |
MSC5602 Industry Model Validation
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7
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ESC6601 Advertising Business & Management | 3 | |||||||||
ESC6505 Writing for Public Relations | 3 | MSC5603 Evaluation & Reporting | 3 |
Code | ELO |
1 | Able to become skilled professionals and lifelong learners who have noble character based on the value of religiosity |
2 | Able to respond and understand communication problems by using theories and methods of communication research based on logical, critical, and systematic thinking |
3 | Able to appreciate ideas and apply solutions to solve communication problems in accordance with legal norms, social norms, and ethics that apply in society |
4 | Able to apply creative ideas using multimedia in the communication industry for commercial and non-commercial purposes with an international perspective |
5 | Able to analyze changes in the communication industry and communication environment by implementing knowledge and technology according to their field of expertise |
6 | Able to evaluate the work, make the right decisions, and be responsible for the results of group work achievement |
7 | Able to collaborate with other discipline of science to strengthen technical execution of communication activities |
8 | Able to create research, strategic planning, and communication messages for commercial and non-commercial purposes through multimedia |
9 | Able to produce works in the field of communication based on the results of data analysis and ICT skills |
10 | Able to create an ICT-based entrepreneurship program in the field of communication |
The graduate profile of the Communication Science Online Learning Study Program includes the following.
1 | Professionals in the field of corporate communication and marketing communication who understand the development of technology (ICT) and responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating communications strategy to support the communication objectives. |
2 | Professionals and researchers in the field of corporate communication and marketing communication plan and conduct market/audience research based on methodology, recording, and analyzing data. |
3 | Entrepreneurs who can manage work, make the right decisions, and be responsible for the results of teamwork achievement and can develop ICT-based entrepreneurship in the field of communication |
(DRAFT)
Learning System
Digital learning is carried out by:
- In virtual sync, lecturers and students carry out learning activities face-to-face virtually. In virtual sync, learning is carried out to discuss case studies, discussions, and also to review other meetings. Virtual synchronous classes can also be filled in by guest lecturers who are practitioners who work in their fields and are able to present real case studies from the industrial world.
- Independent asynchronous learning, where students carry out independent learning activities by accessing learning material in the learning management system flexibly, Learning materials in self-asynchronous learning are interactive learning videos accompanied by interesting animations and visuals to be able to provide illustrations of lecturer explanations, presentation slides, and other learning materials. In addition, students can also take part in online discussion forums.
- The collection of coursework and quizzes is carried out by students through the Learning Management System.
- Students can also carry out online tutorial activities with tutors.
- Students can voluntarily attend the main campus or PBJJ to get face-to-face tutorials and enjoy campus facilities.
- Students can also access the digital library to get other literature.
To support the teaching-learning process, UMN provides various lecture facilities that are complete and up-to-date, in accordance with industry standards. Through the existence of these facilities, students are invited to be close to the industrial world since they are in college and have competencies that are in line with industrial needs. That way, it will make it easier for UMN students to get jobs, even before graduation.
Extracurricular Student Activities
In order to help students explore and develop their non-academic potentials, UMN also provides a variety of extra-curricular activities for students which is locally called UKM, Student Activity Unit.

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UMN’S STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Daftar Kegiatan PKM Dosen
Rekapitulasi Inovasi Hak Cipta - Ilmu Komunikasi
TESTIMONIAL

"A balanced combination of soft and hard skills, industry practitioners as lecturers who present real-world case studies, and organizational experience during college at UMN all serve as a strong foundation for entering the professional world."
Ananda Wondo
Strategic Communication 2010 | Digital Marketing Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
CERTIFICATION
Information Literacy
Information literacy is an ability that individuals have in determining, searching, managing and evaluating information effectively and efficiently. This training is open to UMN active students. For further information, please contact: library.umn.ac.id
UMN online registration procedure.
- Click the following link: Registration Form >
- Complete the UMN Online Registration Form
- Attach FC report cards class X & XI
- Attach 2 recent passport photos (uk. 4×6)
- Check your form one more time before pressing the “Submit” button
- Registration fee: Distance Lectures Rp. 100,000 (one hundred thousand rupiah) can be transferred to: The Virtual Account account listed after you have completed filling out the Online Registration Form
- Please pay attention to the last 9 digits of No. Your Virtual Account account, valid as the Exam Registration Number.
- For high school, vocational, language, and already working graduates
- For students who have been accepted at UOL, they are required to take part in the UMN LMS/e-Learning training and fill out their willingness to take part in online tutorial activities.
More information contact.
Email: [email protected]
Representative UOL in Balikpapan
MT Haryono Dalam No. 28,
Kelurahan Sungai Nangka,
Kecamatan Balikpapan Selatan
Telp. (0542)8702396
Saya dapat menyelesaikan kuliah dengan tanggung jawab sambil berbisnis. Mostly, prodi Strategic Communication UMN banyak mengajarkan tentang Branding and Marketing; how we create a brand that people could easy to remember and share to others.
Wilson Tjandra
Founder and CEO Burgushi.id (Motrela Group)
UMN Online Learning
Program Studi Online Learning didesain untuk mahasiswa yang ingin mendapatkan gelar Sarjana Ilmu Komunikasi dengan waktu belajar yang lebih fleksibel. Pembelajaran yang dilakukan melalui E-learning ini memungkinkan mahasiswa untuk dapat belajar di mana saja dan kapan saja.