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There is a growing need for trained media professionals. This course is meant for candidates who aspire for a career in mass communication and journalism. This course imparts a comprehensive training to young, aspiring journalists to meet the needs in media industry, keeping pace with the recent developments in all areas of mass media.
 
Objectives: The course objectives are
  • To provide students with basic journalistic skills in various mass media.
  • To expose students to recent developments in media issues and media research..
  • To strengthen the foundations for various technologies involved in mass media like computer applications, respective software and hardware in print, radio, television, internet and the likes.
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    This course would enable the students to work in various media like print, radio, television, internet, and in related fields. Students can start a full-fledged career in journalism or venture into freelancing.

    Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent.
    Course Fee: Rs.9,950/- per semester inclusive of examination fees or as revised from time to time.
    Min. duration: 3 years (6 semesters).
    Max. duration: 6 years.

    This course is available only at select Learning Centers
    The center names and addresses are available on
    www.manipalu.com.
     
    Program Structure
     
    First Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0001 Communication skills 2
    BJ0002 Computer fundamentals 2
    BJ0003 Fundamentals of language* 4
    BJ0004 Human communication 4
    BJ0005 Print journalism * 4
    Total Credits 16
     
    Second Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0006 Internet and new media 4
    BJ0007 Organizational behavior 4
    BJ0008 Computer and printing process 4
    BJ0009 Media organization 2
    BJ0010 History of media 2
    Total Credits 32
         
    Third Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0011 Audio-Visual communication 4
    BJ0012 Photojournalism 4
    BJ0013 Technology based media communication 4
    BJ0014 Public Relations 4
    Total Credits 48
     
    Fourth Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0015 Media and society 2
    BJ0016 Media laws and media ethics 4
    BJ0017 Advertising 4
    BJ0018 Information society 4
    BJ0019 Print Magazine
    journalism *
    2
    Total Credits 64
         
    Fifth Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0020 Media management 4
    BJ0012 Media and political system 4
    BJ0022 Media and development 4
    BJ0023 Media criticism 4
    Total Credits 80
     
    Sixth Semester
    Sub Code. Title Credit
    BJ0024 Media research 4
    BJ0025 Investigative reporting and interviews 4
    BJ0026 Anchor person in TV and radio broadcasting 4
    BJ0027 Project 4
    Total Credits 96
     
    Bachelor of Art in Journalism and Mass Communication