Course Brief
Distance Learning MAJM Program from Talent Study Circle is Concerned with the Collection and Dissemination of News through the Print and Electronic Media. MAJM is a program aimed at preparing the student for the Media, Advertising and PR industry. The course prepares the student for media planning, business development, client servicing, production and creatives. The curriculum includes organizational behaviour, public relations, marketing communication and strategizing. Students can opt for specialisation by working on a live project or make a presentation.
The programme aims at realising the following objectives-
To provide intensive theoretical and practical knowledge in various media professions ranging from the management of media organisation to research.
To provide an integrated perspective of media functioning along with a fair amount of exposure to technical know-how.
To hone the student’s analytical skills Completion of this programme would open vistas for fulfilling careers in various media like television production, corporate advertising, photography and related fields.
Various segments of the industry such as film, television, advertising, event management and the World Wide Web has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. The sector will only get broader in the coming years with rising literacy levels and more investments. A Masters degree in this field holds one in good stead when it comes to climbing up the career ladder to become a executive, producer or a director.
| Industry/Organizations | Careers |
|---|---|
| Media | Journalist, Reporter |
| Media | Editor |
| Media, PR Agencies, Corporate firms, Ad Agencies | Copy Writer |
| Media, PR Agencies, Corporate firms, Ad Agencies | Copy Writer |
| Corporate firms & Retail Industries | Corporate Communication Expert |
| Entertainment | Script Writer |
| Entertainment | Photographer |
| Media & Entertainment | Video Production |
| Media & Entertainment | Manager, Entrepreneur |
| Public Relation firms | PR Executive |
| Event Management, PR firms, Ad Agency | Client Relationship Manager |
| Event Management, PR firms, Ad Agency | Event Organizer, Coordinator |
| Radio | Radio Jockey, Programmer |
| Any | Web Editor |
Elgibility:
3 year Graduation.
3 year Graduation with one year Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication or 1 year work experience in the field related to Journalism and Mass Communication thereafter.
Additional fees: In addition to the normal fees, an additional lateral entry fee of Rs 3,800/- (including examination fees) is payable by students opting for this scheme.
Duration:
Minimum: 2 years (4 semesters). Maximum: 4 years,
Lateral entry to the second semester of MAJM.
Note:
In this lateral entry scheme, students have to appear and pass the first semester examination. Books of first semester will be supplied by the University and internal assessment will be completed at the Learning Centre.
