Description of the Program:
The Masters of Social Science (MSS) Honors in Journalism, Media and Communication is a one-year program divided in two semesters consisting of a duration of six 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 Journalism, Media and Communication 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, media and journalism in students with high sense of professional values and ethical standards.
Duration of the program: One Year ( 2 semesters)
Total minimum credit requirement: 40
GED Course:
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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0321-524 |
Data Management and Visualization |
3 |
|
0321-524L |
Data Management and Visualization (Lab) |
1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
|
0321-513 |
Review of Communication Theories |
4 |
|
0321-514 |
Advanced Multimedia Reporting |
4 |
|
0321-515 |
Social Media Management and Economics |
4 |
|
0321-516 |
Audience Research and Content Analysis |
4 |
|
0321- 521 |
Advertising & Digital Marketing |
4 |
|
0321-519 |
Media Advocacy on Social Issues |
4 |
|
0321-523 |
Screenwriting and Digital Production |
3 |
|
0321-523L |
Screenwriting and Digital Production (Lab) |
1 |
|
0321-522 |
New Media PR & Corporate Communication |
4 |
|
0321-525 |
Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce |
4 |
Thesis:
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
|
0321-530 |
Dissertation in lieu of two 4-credit theory courses |
8 |
Semester/Term/Year/Level wise Courses:
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One-Year MSS Program Course Outline |
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1st Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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0321- 513 |
Review of Communication Theories |
4 |
|
0321-514 |
Advanced Multimedia Reporting |
4 |
|
0321-515 |
Social Media Management and Economics |
4 |
|
0321-516 |
Audience Research and Content Analysis |
4 |
|
0321- 523 |
Screenwriting and Digital Production |
3 |
|
0321- 523L |
Screenwriting and Digital Production |
1 |
|
Total Credits |
20 |
|
|
2nd Semester |
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|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
|
0321-519 |
Media Advocacy on Social Issues |
4 |
|
0321-521 |
Advertising & Digital Marketing |
4 |
|
0321-524 |
Data Management and Visualization |
3 |
|
0321-524L |
Data Management and Visualization |
1 |
|
0321- 522 |
New Media PR & Corporate Communication |
4 |
|
0321-525 |
Comprehensive Writing and Viva Voce |
4 |
|
0321-530 |
OR Dissertation in lieu of two 4-credit theory courses |
8 |
|
Total Credits |
20 |
|
|
Grand Total (1st +2nd Semester) |
40 |
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