Master of Journalism

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