Master of Journalism and Mass communication

• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication is the postgraduate level course which includes the academic study of 2 years.
• The course is offered in semester pattern with 2 semesters in each academic year. The whole programme will comprise of 6 semesters.
• It is expected that at the end of the course, students would be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to work in media and allied industries. The tuition fee for this course ranges in between INR 50,000/- to 3 lacs.
• Students enrolled into this course learn about reporting, editing, photography, advertising and public relations, media management, introduction to television, print production, media research, media ethics and laws.
• The course allows the students to enhance skills in written and oral communication for professional career in media industry.
• The course curriculum is designed in such a way so that students can gain an essential knowledge of journalism and mass communication.
• In the last semester of the programme, students have to undergo for industrial training, dissertation and major project.¬

Eligibility Criteria for Master of Journalism and Mass Communication:
Aspirants looking for admission into this course are required to possess graduation degree (in any stream) from a well-recognized institution/University. It is necessary for the students to secure at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation to be eligible for admission into this course.
Admission Procedure for Master of Journalism and Mass Communication:
•    The admission process commence with the publication of advertisement and filling of application form.
•    Admission process may vary across institutes.
•    Some colleges provide direct admission into masters of journalism and mass communication based on merit of qualifying examination.
•    Few colleges conduct their own entrance test for selecting appropriate candidates for admission.
Job Opportunities after Master of Journalism and Mass Communication:

• Master of Journalism and Mass Communicationprovides an entry to media and communication industry. Immense career options are available in front of these professionals after completing this course.
• The students of this field can look forward for jobs in online media, new channels, television, newspaper agencies, All India Radio, central information service, websites, press information bureau, periodicals, magazines, advertising agencies, photography companies, radio telecasting companies and TV channels.
• Few job roles for which student is ready after completing this course are TV producer, journalist, event manager, reporter, editor, content writer, script writer, photo journalist, media planner, copy writer, news anchor, media marketing professional, TV producer, columnist, news analyst, illustrator, radio jockey, PR professional, film maker and cinematographer.

Top Recruiters:
Some of the recruiters for journalism and mass communication professionals are as follows:
•    BBC
•    Hindustan Times Group of Publication
•    Zee TV Network
•    The Hindu
•    Viacom
•    Times of India Publication Group
•    NDTV Network
Salary Offered after Master of Journalism and Mass Communication:
In private sector, a candidate can expect the starting salary package of around INR 2.5 to 3 lacs per year. The experienced individuals can get the lucrative salary package. The pay package also depends upon the job profile and industry in which a candidate is working.