Al Jazeera Media Institute Partners with the University of Aberdeen on a Master's Programme
Al Jazeera Media Institute and AFG College with the University of Aberdeen partner on a one-year master's programme in Global Business Communication, the first of its kind in the region.
The Master of Science in Global Business Communication blends theory and practice of modern corporate communications, preparing students to apply their skills in diverse fields.
Eman Al Amri, Director of Al Jazeera Media Institute, stated, "The launch of the first master’s programme, a joint endeavour between Al Jazeera and the prestigious University of Aberdeen, is a significant step towards achieving our shared goal.
“With more than 20 years of experience and excellence in training, we aim to provide the students with an opportunity to learn and benefit from the great wealth of experience of our trainers. I look forward to building on this unique partnership,” Al Amri added.
The programme consists of 11 courses, divided into six modules, each of which will be three weeks long. Learning material will include references from Al Jazeera English Channel content.
The practical aspects of the master’s programme will be presented by award-winning and distinguished journalists from Al Jazeera English with decades of experience in diverse fields of journalism.
Commenting on the cooperation, Issa Ali, A/Managing Director of Al Jazeera English Channel, said, “We are pleased to support this exciting partnership between Al Jazeera Media Institute and the University of Aberdeen. Students will have access to Al Jazeera English’s award-winning content and live learning opportunities, providing resources and training to the leaders of tomorrow.”
Media practitioners from Al Jazeera will teach public speaking, leadership, crisis management, conflict resolution, digital marketing, and social media strategy, among other skills.
Professor Chris Collins, Head of School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, said “This new master’s programme in Qatar provides a brilliant opportunity to share what we do in Scotland internationally, equipping tomorrow’s leaders in business and third sectors with the skills and knowledge they need in partnership with the professional expertise from the Al Jazeera Media Institute.”
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Thani, Project Manager of the partnership, said, “Through this programme, we aim to promote innovative learning solutions, to build the students’ charisma and confidence. The media training will allow them to experience and learn in our state-of-the-art facilities with our highly experienced trainers.”
Al Jazeera Media Institute is devoted to giving people the media and communications skills to succeed in all types of businesses. Since launching in 2004, the Institute has educated more than 75,000 people across the world and is now ready to partner with the University of Aberdeen to support students in achieving higher education.
Registration will remain open until Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and it’s initially only available to Qatari nationals and residents and GCC nationals.
