Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MJMC)

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Name of the Program:

Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication)

Programme Code:

MJMC

Programme Fee:

Rs. 5900/- (Per Year)

Other Fee:

Rs. 500/- (One time fee for Alumni and Certificate)

Total Fee to be Paid:

Rs. 6400/- (for First Year)

Min Duration:

2 Years

Max Duration:

4 Years

Medium of Study:

English,Odia

Eligibility:

Graduation

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Programme Details:

Programme objectives:

Necessary skills to work in various media including print, electronic and web.
Concept and Process of communication including theories and models of communication
Understanding of laws related to media and media ethics.
Understanding the synergic relation between media and society.
Conducting Communication Research

Programme outcomes:
After completing the course, student will be able to:

Have fair understanding about various media and how to negotiate them
Work in various media including print, electronic, web and social media.
Have fair understanding about the synergic relationship between media and society.
Have the ability to conduct communication research
Develop a critical understanding about media as a discipline and also media as an instrument of change.
Pursue a career in print journalism, photo journalism, television production and writing, web journalism, radio production, social media, public relations, advertising, event management and film making. Work in pr or advt. Sector
Prepare themselves for a career in teaching and research.

Duration of the Course – Minimum: 2 years, Maximum: 4 years.
Conduct of Classes: Weekend for 4 hours (preferably on Sundays)
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation or +3 Pass in any discipline

Evaluation – Based on Assignments (theory+ practical), Term end Examinations (theory + practical) and Project work (viva voce + Report) Course Coverage – Theory, Practical and Project Work.

Target Group:

Working Journalists
Students want to pursue journalism as a career

Pedagogy: The Course shall be taught through the interactive, Self-guided Learning Materials, OERs as reference materials, Week-end Counseling Classes, Video Lectures, Project Works.
Programme Structure:

Semester-1: 16 Credits (4 Credits per course)

Course-1: Communication Concepts, History, Law and Ethics

Course-2: Reporting

Course-3: Editing

Course-4: Radio & TV Journalism

Semester-2: 16 Credits (4 Credits per course)

Course-5: Emerging & Social Media Journalism

Course-6: PR, Advertising & Media Management

Course-7: Communication Theory

Course-8: Communication Research

Semester-3: 16 Credits (4 Credits per course)

Course-9: Dissertation

Course-10: Media Sociology

Course-11: Development Communication

Course-12: New Media & Computer application

Semester-4: 16 Credits (4 Credits per course)

Course-13: Corporate Communication

Course-14: Advanced Photo-journalism

Course-15: International and Intercultural Communication

Course-16: Specialisation (Students need to opt any one)

Media Management
Multimedia
Film Studies

Programme activated in following Study Centres:

Govt. Autonomous College, Angul (0101)
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore (0201)
Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak (0401)
Rajendra (Auto) College, Bolangir (0501)
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (0703)
Dhenkanal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal (0901)
Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur (1104)
Narasingh Choudhury (Autonomous) College, Jajpur (1301)
Chandra Sekhar College, Champua (1801)
BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar (1901)
Vikram Deb (Auto) College, Jeypore (2001)
Government College, Koraput (2002)
Samanta Chandra Sekhar (Autonomous) College, Puri (2601)
G.M. University, Sambalpur (2801)
Rourkela Government Autonomous College, Rourkela (3001)