Graduate
Description of the Program: The Masters of Social Science (MSS) in Journalism, Media and Communication is a one-year program divided in two semesters consisting of a duration of six months. The total credits for the program are 36 and the total number of courses is 12. The courses are the combination of both the theoretical and practical learning. The courses have been sequenced based on the level of difficulty and complexity of subject matter. Modern media is rapidly changing, presenting new challenges to journalism and communication professionals all around the world. The Department of Mass Media and Journalism has revised and redesigned the syllabus to include more job market driven courses for orienting the students with current news gathering and processing technology as well as making them ready for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The experienced and highly trained teachers in the department make sure that students learn how to report and communicate news, create ads, produce audio visual content with all forms of new media technology, and publish them on all platforms. Our syllabus is designed on the guidelines provided by UNESCO.
While developing courses, the latest development in the particular knowledge domains was taken into account. The overall aim of the program is to inculcate a sound knowledge and skills of different branches of human communication, Mass Media and journalism in students with high sense of professional values and ethical standards.
Curriculum Structure:
Duration of the program: One Year Total minimum credit requirement: 36
List Of Courses:
| Course Code | Course Title |
| MMJ 513 | Review of Communication Theories |
| MMJ 514 | Advanced Reporting for Media |
| MMJ 515/ JMC 520 | Media Economics and Management or Social Media Management |
| MMJ 521 | Advertising & Digital Marketing |
| MMJ 516 | Audience Research and Content Analysis |
| MMJ517L | Newspaper Design Skill and Production (Lab) |
| MMJ 518 | Public Health Communication |
| MMJ 519 | Media Advocacy and Strategic Communication |
| MMJ 523L | Screenwriting and Digital Production |
| MMJ 522 | Public Relations and Corporate Communication |
| MMJ 524L | Data Journalism (Lab) |
| MMJ 525 | Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce (1.5 +1.5) |
Thesis:
| Course Code | Course Title |
| MMJ 530 | Dissertation and Viva Voce (7.5 + 1.5) in lieu of any twocourses and MMJ 525 |
Semester/Term/Year/Level wise Courses:
| One-Year MSS Program Course Outline | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| MMJ 513 | Review of Communication Theories | 3 |
| MMJ 514 | Advanced Reporting for Media | 3 |
| MMJ 515/ JMC 520 | Media Economics and Management or Social Media Management | 3 |
| MMJ 521 | Advertising & Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MMJ 516 | Audience Research and Content Analysis | 3 |
| MMJ 517L | Newspaper Design Skill and Production (Lab) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| MMJ 518 | Public Health Communication | 3 |
| MMJ 519 | Media Advocacy and Strategic Communication | 3 |
| MMJ 523L | Screenwriting and Digital Production | 3 |
| MMJ 522 | Public Relations and Corporate Communication | 3 |
| MMJ 524L | Data Journalism (Lab) | 3 |
| MMJ 525 | Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce (1.5 +1.5) | 3 |
| MMJ 530 | OR Dissertation and Viva Voce (7.5 + 1.5) in lieu of any two courses and MMJ 525 | 9 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Grand Total (1st +2nd Semester) | 36 |