Master of Journalism

Master's Degree by School of Broadcasting and Communication Mumbai View Contact

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Objective :

The course has been designed with the aim of imparting knowledge and intensive practical training. The primary focus is on the cultivation of writing abilities suited to a variety of subjects and needs. Students would be educated in the various aspects of print and electronic media, besides being exposed to the state of the art production technology, computers, satellite communication and the like. Students would also be kept updated with the global media and journalistic trends.

Course Content :
Semester 1

1. Foundation of Journalism and Writing Skills
2. Theories of Communication
3. Applying Information Technology (IT) in Media
4. Comparative Journalism

Semester 2

5. Communication Research
6. Editing, Layout & Designing
7. Advance Reporting
8. Electronic Journalism

Semester 3

9. Ideas, Challenges and Current Affairs
10. Public Relations and Advertising
11. Development Journalism
12. Magazine Journalism

Semester 4

13. Media Laws and Ethics
14. Opinion Writing
15. Specialization (Any one)

• Economic Business and Financial Journalism

• Gender Studies

• Sustainable Development and Environmental Journalism

• Art and Culture Appreciation

16. Dissertation

School of Broadcasting and Communication

School of Broadcasting & Communication is a part of the 'Society for Arts & Mass Communication', a non - profit, non - government organization (NGO) registered under 'Registrar of Firms and Societies Act, 1973', of the government of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, having an all India jurisdiction (Registration # 6270 / 98).

School of Broadcasting & Communication was incorporated with a vision of bringing world class, state-of-art broadcasting and media education and technology to the Indian sub-continent, in process contributing to the cause of providing the country with a new generation of young expert, while focusing especially on providing education to the weaker and under privileged segments of the Indian society.

School of Broadcasting & Communication is an 'equal opportunity' institution, that provides equal opportunities to both is employees and students without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, color, religion, gender, language and nationality.

Over the past decade the entertainment industry has evolved exponentially. As per FICCI report, this industry grossed a turnover of INR. 130 Billion in 2001, and is poised to exceed a turnover of INR. 29.3 Billion by the year 2006. This opportunity opens new dimensions and avenues, for aspiring media related professionals, and is the driving force in the conceptualization and incorporation of School of Broadcasting & Communication.

School of Broadcasting & Communication harbors the vision of envisaging to provide the Indian media, broadcast, and journalism industry with trained and skilled personnel, who are equipped with the latest technologies and other related skill-sets; and are empowered to meet the dynamic challenges in the global industry landscape.

School of Broadcasting & Communication's mission is to establish itself as a premier educational institute, which is focused in imparting the latest sate of art curriculums and courses specific to the media, broadcast and journalism verticals; and creating professionals related to these industries, who are comparable to the best talent present anywhere world wide.

Conceptualized by individuals possessing extensive experience in the fields of broadcasting and education, the mission of School of Broadcasting & Communication is to make available to the industry, the latest state - of - art technology and skilled personnel; qualified to implement and manage the best practices prevalent in the media industry worldwide.