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20260412890The Journalism and Digital Media Program traces its origins to 1976, when Journalism was first introduced as a specialization within the Bachelor's Program in Media, one of the earliest media programs established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. In 2012, Journalism became an independent academic track under the Journalism Program pursuant to Administrative Decision No. 24158/Q, dated 30/11/1433 AH. In the 2018 academic year, the University Council approved the renaming of the Journalism Program to the Journalism and Digital Media Program under Administrative Decision No. 809098/40D, dated 6/7/1440 AH. The program awards a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media through a comprehensive academic curriculum that keeps pace with the rapid global developments in journalism and digital media. It prepares qualified media professionals equipped with advanced skills in writing, content production, and digital design, enabling them to contribute to national development initiatives and meet the evolving demands of the media industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2022, the program was comprehensively updated to align with the digital transformation of the media industry. It was further developed in 2026 and renamed the Bachelor of Digital Media Program, reflecting contemporary trends in media education and the evolving needs of the digital media sector.
A professionally competitive program, research-excellent, and socially engaged
Last Modified Date: 23/07/2026 - 1:43 PM Saudi Arabia Time
Developing high-quality academic and professional media competencies in digital media and promoting community values.
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVP 103 | Presentation and Public Speaking Skills | 3 | None |
| PR 104 | Communication Theories and Concepts | 3 | None |
| JCOM 105 | Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Communication and Media | 3 | None |
| ISLS 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 | None |
| ELIC 101 | English Language (1) | 3 | None |
| Arab 101 | Language Skills | 3 | None |
Course Code: AVP 103
Course Code: PR 104
Course Code: JCOM 105
Course Code: ISLS 101
Course Code: ELIC 101
Course Code: Arab 101
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR 109 | Event Management | 3 | None |
| MAKC 106 | Persuasion and Influence | 3 | None |
| JCOM 107 | Writing for Digital Content | 3 | None |
| AVP 108 | Fundamentals of Photography | 3 | None |
| ELIC 102 | English Language (1) | 3 | ELIC 101 |
| CPIT 111 | Computer Skills | 3 | None |
Course Code: PR 109
Course Code: MAKC 106
Course Code: JCOM 107
Course Code: AVP 108
Course Code: ELIC 102
Course Code: CPIT 111
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRKC 312 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | MAKC 106 |
| PR 216 | Research Methods in Communication Studies | 3 | PR 104 |
| AVP 212 | Narrative Writing for Media Production | 3 | None |
| JCOM 213 | Social Media Management | 3 | JCOM 107 |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 | ISLS 101 |
| Arab 201 | Arabic Writing | 3 | Arab 101 |
Course Code: MRKC 312
Course Code: PR 216
Course Code: AVP 212
Course Code: JCOM 213
Course Code: ISLS 201
Course Code: Arab 201
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRKC 215 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 | None |
| AVP 214 | Media Professional Ethics | 3 | None |
| JCOM 313 | Monitoring and Analysis | 3 | None |
| PR 219 | Corporate Communication | 3 | None |
| xxx | Elective (1) | 3 | None |
| x xx | Free Elective (1) | 3 | None |
Course Code: MRKC 215
Course Code: AVP 214
Course Code: JCOM 313
Course Code: PR 219
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| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLS 301 | Islamic Culture (3) | 2 | ISLS 201 |
| JCOM 311 | International Communication | 3 | MRKC 213 |
| JCOM 341 | Digital Photography | 3 | None |
| JCOM 342 | Digital Design | 3 | JCOM 121 |
| JCOM 343 | News Editing | 3 | JCOM 211 |
| CPCS 336 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | CPIT 111 |
Course Code: ISLS 301
Course Code: JCOM 311
Course Code: JCOM 341
Course Code: JCOM 342
Course Code: JCOM 343
Course Code: CPCS 336
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCOM 321 | Digital Media and Society | 3 | AVP 202 |
| JCOM 331 | Data Journalism | 3 | None |
| JCOM 344 | Digital Content Production | 3 | JCOM 342 |
| JCOM 345 | Investigative Journalism | 3 | JCOM 343 |
| xx x | Elective (2) | 3 | None |
| x.xx | Free Elective (2) | 3 | None |
Course Code: JCOM 321
Course Code: JCOM 331
Course Code: JCOM 344
Course Code: JCOM 345
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| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLS 401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 | ISLS 301 |
| MRKC 410 | Media Labor Market Skills | 3 | None |
| JCOM 423 | Digital Media Economics | 3 | JCOM 345 |
| JCOM 424 | Digital Media Research | 3 | JCOM 331 |
| JCOM 425 | Digital Identity | 3 | JCOM 344 |
| JCOM 426 | Legal Issues in Digital Media | 3 | JCOM 321 |
Course Code: ISLS 401
Course Code: MRKC 410
Course Code: JCOM 423
Course Code: JCOM 424
Course Code: JCOM 425
Course Code: JCOM 426
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCOM 446 | Practical Training | 6 | JCOM 423 |
| JCOM 447 | Graduation Project | 4 | JCOM 424 |
Course Code: JCOM 446
Course Code: JCOM 447
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