| Graduates Profile | Study Material | Course |
| Researcher | Understanding of the preparation of the material, Understanding of presentations and discussions | 1. Quantitative Research Methods; 2. Qualitative Research Methods; 3. Communication Theory; 4. Philosophy of Science; 5. International Scientific Publications 6. Doctoral Dissertation |
| academician | Understanding of usage communication technology for access various sources of data and information | 1. Communication Theory 2. Philosophy of Communication 3. Research Proposal Seminar 4. Seminar on Research Results 5. International Scientific Publications 6. Doctoral Dissertation |
| Consultant | Understanding of critical thinking processes Understanding of development and use of communication technology | 1. Philosophy of Science 2. Communication Theory 3. Quantitative Research Methods 4. Qualitative Research Methods |
| Manager | Understanding of the preparation of the material, Understanding of presentations and discussions, Understanding of development and use of communication technology | 1. Communication Theory 2. Philosophy of Communication 3. Seminar on Communication issues 4. Quantitative Research Methods 5. Qualitative Research Methods |
Attitude
Attitudes that must be possessed by graduates of the Communication Science Doctoral Program Fikom Unpad are:
- Fear of God Almighty and able to show a religious attitude;
- Upholding human values in carrying out duties based on religion, morals and ethics.
- Contribute to improving the quality of life in society, the nation and the progress of civilization based on Pancasila.
- Act as a proud citizen and love the homeland, have nationalism and a sense of responsibility to the country and nation.
- Appreciate the diversity of cultures, views, religions and beliefs, as well as the opinions or original findings of others.
- Work together and have social sensitivity and concern for society and the environment.
- Obey the law and discipline in social and state life.
- Internalize academic values, norms and ethics.
- Demonstrate an attitude of responsibility for work in their field of expertise independently.
- Internalize the spirit of independence, struggle, and entrepreneurship.
Knowledge
The knowledge that must be mastered are: 1) Able to understand paradigms, theoretical perspectives, and research methodologies within the scope of Communication Science which are developed based on their respective research traditions; 2) Able to understand the interrelation of communication science with other socio-humanities fields of science; 3) Finding or developing new scientific theories/conceptions/ideas, contributing to the development and practice of science and/or technology that pays attention to and applies humanities values in the field of communication
General Skills
The general skills that must be possessed by graduates of the Communication Science Doctoral Program Fikom Unpad are:
- Able to demonstrate academic leadership in managing, developing and fostering the organization under his responsibility;
- Mastering communication technology that supports work in the organizational environment.
- Able to update the concepts and theories of communication science through the findings of final research in the field of communication specifically, such as; health, politics, culture and religion
- Able to offer problem solving models based on the results of research conducted
- Able to communicate effectively and argumentatively based on understanding concepts in the field of communication in the work environment
Special skill
- Able to compile research maps and carry out interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary research in the fields of science, technology, art and innovation as outlined in the dissertation manuscript, and able to publish in the form of seminar papers and reputable international publications
- Able to conduct research that provides benefits to mankind by producing models, designs and social engineering based on the results of studies that answer the problems of society, nation and state
- Able to formulate scientific and technological arguments and solutions based on a critical view of facts, concepts, principles, or theories that can be scientifically justified