Master of Arts (M.A.) in Development Communication
by AJK Mass Communication Research CentreNew Delhi |
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| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | Graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50 % marks in aggregate. |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
The Development Communication Course was started in 2002 as a Diploma Course. Since then the course has gained substantial demand in the Development sector. Considering the demand of the course by the development professionals, it is being converted into a Master Degree Programme from 2013 onwards.
The objective of this programme is to produce development communication strategist who can make effective interventions in various development processes to act as a catalyst for social change.
To this end the course attempts to train students in developing radio programmes, documentary films, traditional media along with designing a wide range of print media in order to make effective Behavior change communication around issues pertinent to developing countries in general and India in particular.
Course Inputs:
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Semester I |
Semester II |
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Communication Concept and Process Dynamics of Development Economics of Development Development Journalism |
Development Communication Development Issues and Concerns Development Planning Traditional Media |
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Programme Design and Management Social Development Research Methodology Community Radio |
Advocacy and Social Marketing Training and Development Video Production Dissertation Internship |
Note: Evaluation, award of Grades, Cumulative Grade Point Average etc, will be as per The Ordinance 15 -A (XV-A) of Jamia Millia Islamia University. However, attendance rules will be as per the decision of Board Of studies of AJK MCRC which has stipulated that 75% attendance will be mandatory for all students.
To be eligible to appear in the final exams students will be required to attend a minimum of 75% of all the classes and practical. Any student not fulfilling this condition will not be allowed to appear in the final examination and will be subject to the existing rules and regulations of AJK MCRC.
Admission Process:
4 Semesters
Written Exam:
Paper I: Multiple Choice Questions: 100 marks
Paper II: Descriptive: 100 marks
Interview: 45 marks
Portfolio: 55 marks
Fee Structure
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S.No |
Items |
M.A. (P) in Development Communication |
M.A. (F) in Development Communication |
|
A. |
Admission Charges |
|
|
|
I |
Admission Fee |
100 |
100 |
|
II |
Enrolment Fee (if not already paid) |
50 |
0 |
|
III |
Library Admission Fee (When the students joins Jamia first time) |
100 |
0 |
|
B. |
Annual Fees |
|
|
|
IV |
Identity Card Fee |
50 |
50 |
|
I |
Canteen Establishment Charges |
50 |
50 |
|
II |
Community Radio/Misc |
160 |
160 |
|
III |
Cultural Activities |
150 |
150 |
|
IV |
Equipment Caution Money Refundable |
10,000 |
0 |
|
V |
Examination Fee |
750 |
750 |
|
VI |
Foundation Day Celebrations |
100 |
100 |
|
VII |
Garden Fee/Campus Maint. Fee |
100 |
100 |
|
VIII |
Library Caution money (Refundable) |
2,000 |
0 |
|
IX |
Medical Fee |
100 |
100 |
|
X |
Sports and Games |
200 |
200 |
|
XI |
Students Aid Fund |
100 |
100 |
|
XII |
Subject association Fund |
150 |
150 |
|
XIII |
University development fund |
1000 |
1000 |
|
XIV |
IT Development Fund |
400 |
400 |
|
XV |
University magazine |
50 |
50 |
|
C. |
Tuition Fee |
30,500 |
30,500 |
|
D. |
Industrial Training |
0 |
0 |
|
E. |
Workshops/Seminar |
0 |
0 |
|
F. |
Consumable Charges |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
G. |
Training and Production Fee |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
H. |
Student’s Work Portal |
0 |
0 |
|
I. |
Broadband Connection charges/Web Space hosting charges |
0 |
0 |
|
J. |
Study Tour |
0 |
0 |
|
K. |
Equipment Maintenance/Graphic S/Hardware charges & Upgradation Charges |
3,000 |
3,000 |
|
L. |
Infrastructure Development Fund for Centre |
2,000 |
2,000 |
|
|
Grand Total |
61,110 |
48,960 |
| Classroom - Regular (Group Size: Below 21 - ) | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
2 Years |
All Venues | Not Specified | Price On Request |
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre
AJK MCRC is globally recognised as a premium institution in the field of mass communication. However, in a world seamlessly connected through the ubiquitous internet the centre was feeling somewhat left out. It will provide the staff members and the students the opportunity to exchange notes and share their achievements with other schools of mass communication in India and the web-connected world. Take a tour of the forums that have been created for the staff and students of the MCRC to facilitate interaction among themselves and with the world beyond the campus.
