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Full time Courses
Bachelors in Mass Communications and Journalism (BMCJ)
From "UGC Recognized University"

Our undergraduate programme aims to establish a learning atmosphere, wherein students could not only increase and hone their talents but also inculcate a powerful sense of conscientiousness, values and ideologies and thus ultimately emerging as social & responsible media communicators of the new age. Out course has the right mix of theory and practical -  which enables students to not only learn reporting, interviewing, writing and researching but also enable them to acquire production cum creative skills in advertising and other fields – this would eventually puts them firmly ahead of their peers.  We provide them with a knowledge base which would help them in making their own place in the competitive world of media.

Semester I
Mass Communication in India
Introduction to Broadcasting – Print Media / Radio / Television / Films
Basics of News Writing & Reporting
Advertising Concepts & Principles
Self Improvement
Semester III
Organizational Communication
Magazine Writing & Editing
Media – Production & Planning
  - Radio / Television / Film
Ad Filmmaking
Event Management I
Self Improvement III
Foreign Language : French
Semester V
Mass Communication : Media Integration & Projects
Crisis Communication
Event Management III
PR Campaigns
Research Techniques
Self Improvement V
Foreign Language : French
   
Semester II
Public Relation & Corporate Communications
Functioning of Dailies , Periodicals & News Agencies
Creative Communication
Print Design & Production – Design Software
Feature Writing & Editorial Writing
Self Improvement II
Foreign Language : French
Semester IV
Media Laws & Ethics
Account Planning & Managing
New Media
Radio / Television Journalism
Basic Videography & Editing
Event Management II
Self Improvement IV
Foreign Language : French
Semester VI
Specialization & Dissertation
  - Radio
  - Television
  - Print
  - Advertising
  - Public Relation / Corporate Communication
   
 
Summer Research Period
 
Internship

Our internship program is aimed to give the opportunity for students to combine work experience and professional development to enhance their formal education.  It would also provide them with an opportunity to establish contacts with employers for possible job interviews following graduation

 
Advanced Project

During this period you will carry out an original piece of research.  You will have a supervisor, who will discuss your choice of research project with you and advice and guide you through the process.

 
Entry Requirements
Any undergraduate (10 + 2) from any field.  There is an entrance test followed by an individual interview for the short listing of candidates.
 
Career Opportunities

There are opportunities for placement in many diverse fields of mass communication, such as publishing houses, radio and television companies, corporate world, entertainment industry, media industry, advertising agencies, public relations agencies, government organizations etc.

 
Assessments / Credits
The work of the students will be assessed through writing exams, project work/ assignments, group and individual evaluation.
60 Credits for Each Year - Totally for three years one can get 180 credits
6 semesters
3 Practical Training periods - During Summer
Ample Projects in their desired fields to get specialized knowledge and gain more insights.
 
Course Length
3 years Full Time Program ( 6 Semesters)
 
Masters in Mass Communications and Journalism (MMCJ) TOP
From "UGC Recognized University"

The field of mass communication is a growing area of employment, and is subject to rapid changes in techniques, roles, and knowledge due to advances in media technologies.  Changing times have revolutionized prospects in the Media field today. So many new and exciting career options are lined ahead that it is difficult to choose one.

Our course offers a unique strategic approach to media studies by combining up-to-the minute case studies and practical examples of best practice as prevalent and necessary for a competent aspiring candidate.  Our career oriented curriculum provides the students with a firm grounding in the core elements and techniques of the various components of mass media such as Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Broadcasting, and the New Media.  This course also aims to increase the knowledge base of the aspiring students by horning their verbal and non-verbal skills thus equipping them with the power to learn, judge and conclude

 
Semester I
Mass Communication I
  - Introduction
Media in Society / Politics & Others
PR/CC I
  - Corporate Communications
  - Behavioral Communication & Relationship Management
Journalism I
  - History of Indian Journalism
  - Basic of News Writing & Reporting
Broadcasting I
  - Introduction to Print / Radio / Television / Film Media
Advertising I
  - Advertising Concepts & Principles
  - Creative Communication
  - Print Design & Production – Design Software
Self Improvement Skills
  - Writing Skills / Verbal Skills
  - Non-Verbal Communications
  - Individual Grooming
Foreign Language I : French
Semester III
Mass Communication III
  - Theory & Research
  - Media Law & Ethics
PR / CC III
  - Public Relations Campaign -> Use of PR Tools
  - CC in Building Brands
Broadcasting III
  - Radio / Television Journalism
  - Television News & Anchoring
  - Basic Videography & Editing
Advertising III
  - Brand Management
  - Media Planning & Buying
  - Event Management II
Self Improvement Skills  III
  - Written Skills
  - Active Reading Skills
  - Individual Grooming
Foreign Language III : French
   
Semester II
Mass Communication II
  - Media in Society / Politic & Others
  - Media Laws & Ethics
PR / CC II
  - Organizational Communication
  - Strategy : Roles of PR in Decision-Making
Journalism II
  - Feature Writing – Content & Style
  - Editorial Writing
Broadcasting II
  - Radio / Television – Planning & Production
  - Functioning of Dailies, Periodicals & News Agencies
  - Film Scheduling & Budgeting
Advertising II
  - Account Planning & Managing
  - Ad Filmmaking
  - Event Management I
Self Improvement Skills II
  - Writing / Verbal Skills
  - Language & Expression
  - Comprehensive
  - Individual Grooming
Foreign Language II : French
Semester IV
Mass Communication IV
  - Media Integration & Projects
PR / CC IV
  - Crisis Communication
  - PR Projects
Journalism IV
  -Specialized Reporting ( Photo Journalism / Sports Journalism / Online Journalism / Online Journalism / Science Journalism / Investigative Journalism )
Broadcasting IV
  - Specialization : Radio / Television / Print / Advertising / PR
Advertising IV
  - Project
Self Improvement Skills IV
  - Written / Verbal Skills
  - Individual Grooming
  - Understanding Aesthetics
Foreign Language IV : French
   
 
Summer Research Period
 
Internship

Our internship program is aimed to give the opportunity for students to combine work experience and professional development to enhance their formal education.  It would also provide them with an opportunity to establish contacts with employers for possible job interviews following graduation.

 
Advanced Project

During this period you will carry out an original piece of research.  You will have a supervisor, who will discuss your choice of research project with you and advice and guide you through the process

 
Entry Requirements

Any graduate / management degree from any field. 

There is an entrance test followed by an individual interview for short listing of candidates.
 
Career Opportunities

This course opens you a plethora of opportunities in the world of Journalism : ( reporting for newspaper, television, Web or news agency, photojournalism, news writing; news production), Advertising : (Media sales and marketing, advertising account management, account planning, strategy and media-consumer research, copywriting, public relations, event management), Broadcasting: (producing socially relevant videos : such as documentaries, production of television shows either in fiction or non-fiction formats; independently producing ad films for ad agencies; corporate videos; producing for radio; films)

 
Assessments / Credits
The work of the students will be assessed through writing exams, project work/ assignments, group and individual evaluation.
60 Credits for Each Year
4 semesters
2 Practical Training Periods - During Summer
Ample Projects in their desired fields to get specialized knowledge and gain more insights
 
Course Length
2 years Full Time Program ( 4 Semesters)