Development Communication is a 4-year program designed to train and form responsible and ethical practitioners in the field. It aims to produce graduates who:

• Have contextualized the concepts and theories of Development Communication as it applies to his/her chosen career, such as public and corporate communication/information officer, communication researcher/analyst, communication/media planner and manager, program/project development officer, public relations and advertising practitioners, media practitioners, learning system designers, multimedia designers, etc.
• Are proficient in the design, production, and evaluation of development communication campaigns, and in the use of information and communication technology for development projects.   
• Manifest outstanding interpersonal and participatory communication skills in upholding professional ethics and standards and in the practice of social responsibility at all times.
• Are actively engaged in meaningful communication research that answers the communication needs of Mindanao and Asia.