Online Master of
Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication

Program Overview

The Online MA (Journalism) Postgraduate program covers the broad discipline of media studies. It involves a theoretical understanding of the history, content, and cultural impact of all types of media along with an applied learning focus in areas such as print, radio, television and new media, and their specific tools and techniques.

The program offers an insight to mass communication theories- history/models, Print Journalism, Advertising, Photography, Television and Radio Production and Writing, Convergent Journalism, Radio Production, Social Media, Public Relations, etc.

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Name of the Program

MAJMC

Duration

02 Years ( Four Semesters)

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent from a recognized Board / University.

Program Fee

INR 1,20,000 After Early Bird Discount INR 90,000/-

Learners can pay by year or semester. Easy financing
options available.

  • Annual Payment: Total Fees / Total Years
    INR 90,000 / 2 = INR 45,000/-
    25% Early Bird Discount on Program Fee
  • Semester Payment: Total Fees / Total Semesters
    INR 90,000 / 4 = INR 22,500/-
    25% Early Bird Discount on Program Fee
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Prof. Naziya Khan Masters of Arts - Communication & Journalism (MACJ) in Media Management, University Of Mumbai
Description

A mass media professional with culminative 10 years of experience in media & teaching. She has a graduate & post graduate degree in Mass Media along with training in Neuro Linguistic Programming. She has worked with brands like NDTV, Mumbai's Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) - Film Festival, Kreative Access Media, Jai Hind College, Whistling Woods International, SK Somaiya to name a few.

Prof. Naziya Khan Masters of Arts - Communication & Journalism (MACJ) in Media Management, University Of Mumbai, 2011-2013 Bachelors Of Mass Media (BMM): Specialization Journalism, University Of Mumbai. 2007-2010 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Masters’ Course, ANLP By David Lincoln, 2017 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioners’ Course, ANLP By David Lincoln, 2016
Description

A mass media professional with culminative 10 years of experience in media & teaching. She has a graduate & post graduate degree in Mass Media along with training in Neuro Linguistic Programming. She has worked with brands like NDTV, Mumbai's Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) - Film Festival, Kreative Access Media, Jai Hind College, Whistling Woods International, SK Somaiya to name a few.

Syllabus

Learn more about why this degree can help you upskill for today’s professional environments, the subjects you will learn, course credits and much more.

Minimum Credit required for degree: 80

Subjects Credits
Print Journalism: Reporting and Editing + Project 5
Communication Theories & Models 4
Professional Business Communication + Project 4
National & International Issues & Affairs 3
Development Communication 4

Subjects Credits
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking 4
Television Journalism + Project 5
Radio Journalism + Project 5
Media Laws and Ethics 4
Introduction to Film Studies + Project 5

Subjects Credits
Public Relations Campaign + Project 5
Fundamentals of Advertising 3
Media Research 3
Digital Media & Marketing + Project 4
Storytelling + Project 4

Subjects Credits
Dissertation 8
Internship/ Field Project 10

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Prof. Naziya Khan Masters of Arts - Communication & Journalism (MACJ) in Media Management, University Of Mumbai
Description

A mass media professional with culminative 10 years of experience in media & teaching. She has a graduate & post graduate degree in Mass Media along with training in Neuro Linguistic Programming. She has worked with brands like NDTV, Mumbai's Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) - Film Festival, Kreative Access Media, Jai Hind College, Whistling Woods International, SK Somaiya to name a few.

Prof. Naziya Khan Masters of Arts - Communication & Journalism (MACJ) in Media Management, University Of Mumbai, 2011-2013 Bachelors Of Mass Media (BMM): Specialization Journalism, University Of Mumbai. 2007-2010 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Masters’ Course, ANLP By David Lincoln, 2017 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioners’ Course, ANLP By David Lincoln, 2016
Description

A mass media professional with culminative 10 years of experience in media & teaching. She has a graduate & post graduate degree in Mass Media along with training in Neuro Linguistic Programming. She has worked with brands like NDTV, Mumbai's Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) - Film Festival, Kreative Access Media, Jai Hind College, Whistling Woods International, SK Somaiya to name a few.

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Namit Hans MA in Journalism and PG Diploma in Mass
communication from GJU and IIMC
Description

Namit has worked with Indian Express and Catch News as a journalist. He has written for several organisations like India times, Malta Digest, International Business Times, and many more. He has also worked on the grassroots as a Gandhi Fellow in rural Rajasthan. He has taught Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Delhi for over three years.

Namit Hans He has done MA in Journalism and PG Diploma in Mass communication from GJU and IIMC respectively. He has worked with University of Delhi as an assistant professor previously
Description

Namit has worked with Indian Express and Catch News as a journalist. He has written for several organisations like India times, Malta Digest, International Business Times, and many more. He has also worked on the grassroots as a Gandhi Fellow in rural Rajasthan. He has taught Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Delhi for over three years.

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Prof. Sunayan Bhattacharjee MMC with Journalism Specialization
July 2008 — April 2010
Description

Dr. Sunayan has industry experience with renowned organizations such as TOI, Reuters News and The Cinemaholic and a teaching experience of more than 10 years.

Prof. Sunayan Bhattacharjee Cleared the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) in Mass Communication and Journalism for the Month of June, 2012 in September, 2012. MMC with Journalism Specialization July 2008 — April 2010
Description

Dr. Sunayan has industry experience with renowned organizations such as TOI, Reuters News and The Cinemaholic and a teaching experience of more than 10 years.

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Dr. Kriti Khurana PhD in English, Guru Gobind Singh
Indraprastha University
Description

Dr. Kriti Khurana has almost seven years of experience as an educator with four years of experience in higher education. She holds a PhD in English with specialization in Campus Narratives.

Dr. Kriti Khurana BA (Hons.) English Literature, Delhi University, 2007-2010 Masters Degree in English and Communication Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, 2010-2012 PhD in English, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. 2012-2017
Description

Dr. Kriti Khurana has almost seven years of experience as an educator with four years of experience in higher education. She holds a PhD in English with specialization in Campus Narratives.

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Soma Das Bachelors of Mass Media, Smt Chandibai
Himathmal Mansukhani College
Description

Soma Das is an independent journalist and visiting lecturer at Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai. Over a span of 15 years, she has worked with the Hindustan Times, Mid Day and Moneycontrol.com.

Soma Das Bachelors of Mass Media, Smt Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College
Description

Soma Das is an independent journalist and visiting lecturer at Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai. Over a span of 15 years, she has worked with the Hindustan Times, Mid Day and Moneycontrol.com.

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Dipanjan Sinha Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
(New media) (2009)
Description

Dipanjan Sinha is an independent journalist who writes on politics, development and culture. He has worked with leading national dailies for over 10 years.

Dipanjan Sinha Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (New media) (2009) Asian College of Journalism Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) Presidency College, Kolkata (2008)
Description

Dipanjan Sinha is an independent journalist who writes on politics, development and culture. He has worked with leading national dailies for over 10 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The online Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA-JMC) is a two-year program that helps learners become changemakers and leaders in media and journalism. When pursuing this program from Chandigarh University Online, this program offers learners hands-on experience in writing for new media, script & screenwriting, digital publishing, photography, audio-visual editing, mobile editing software, and more. The field is all about seeking exposure to mastering news & reporting, digital media marketing, the art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law & ethics, and much more, without pausing your work and other commitments.

Yes, there is a one-time prospectus fee of Rs. 500 to be paid during the admission process for the online MA-JMC degree program.

Examinations are conducted online for an online MA-JMC degree program through the Advanced Learning Management System. Students can hassle-freely appear for the on-demand examination, as it is a facility provided by Chandigarh University Online.