Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (BA JM)

(Total Credits: 96)

There is a growing need for trained media professionals in all fields of journalism. This course is meant for candidates who aspire to make their career in Mass Communication and Journalism. This course sets out to impart 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 is geared towards realizing the following objectives

To equip the students with basic skills of journalism in various mass media
To expose the students to recent developments in media issues and media research
To impart the foundations for the various technologies involved in mass media like computer applications, respective software and hardware in print, radio, television, internet and the like.

This course would enable the students to work in various media like print, radio, television, internet, and the related fields. Students can start a full-fledged career in journalism or venture into freelancing.

Eligibility:	10+2 or equivalent
Duration:	3 Years (6 Semesters)
Fees:	Program Fees: Rs. 7,500.00 per Semester Exam Fees: Rs. 500.00 per Semester

1^st Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0001	Communication Skills	2
BJ0002	Computer Fundamentals	2
BJ0003	Fundamentals of Language *	4
BJ0004	Human Communication	4
BJ0005	Print Journalism *	4
Total Credits		16
* Regional Language Subject

2^nd Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0006	Internet and New Media	4
BJ0007	Organizational Behavior	4
BJ0008	Computer & Printing Process	4
BJ0009	Media Organization	2
BJ0010	History of Media	2
Total Credits		32

3^rd Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0011	Audio-Visual Communications	4
BJ0012	Photo Journalism	4
BJ0013	Technology based Media Communication	4
BJ0014	Public Relations	4
Total Credits		48

4^th Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0015	Media and Society	2
BJ0016	Media Laws & Media Ethics	4
BJ0017	Advertising	4
BJ0018	Information Society	4
BJ0019	Magazine Journalism	2
Total Credits		64

5^th Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0020	Media Management	4
BJ0021	Media and Political System	4
BJ0022	Media and Development	4
BJ0023	Media Criticism	4
Total Credits		80

6^th Semester

CODE NO	NAME OF THE COURSE	CREDITS
BJ0024	Media Research	4
BJ0025	Investigative Reporting and Interview	4
BJ0026	Anchor Person in TV and Radio Broadcasting	4
BJ0027	Project	4
Total Credits		96

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