Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) 

at Disha College, Raipur

A career in media industry requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice of personal time for the sake of staying on front or top, particularly in news industry. A journalist may have to work day in and day out to get breaking news. Similarly, media professionals who are in entertainment or film making need to work with passion which may come at the cost of their personal life. However, in a nutshell, Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication degree is enough for a person to fetch a job of any interest in the media field.

Few of the areas s/he can choose from, include:

1. TV channels
2. Circulation and Public Relations
3. Central Information Service
4. Legal Affairs Department
5. Journals
6. AIR - All India Radio
7. News Agencies
8. Press Information Bureau
9. Advertising agencies
10. Broadcasting companies.

Hopefully, the above information will help you make an informed decision. 

Disha College provides programmes including M.Sc, M.Com, M.J.M.C, PG Diploma, B.Ed, B.Com, B.J.M.C, B.Sc, BBA, BCA in streams such as IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Teaching & Education, Business & Management Studies, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Disha College has a rating of 3.51 on the basis of 21 reviews by Shiksha verified students.

Disha College has a rating of 4.37 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

Disha College is a reputed institute for M.Sc, M.Com, M.J.M.C, PG Diploma, B.Ed, B.Com, B.J.M.C, B.Sc, BBA, BCA Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Teaching & Education, Business & Management Studies. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. Disha College has a review rating of 4.07 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.49 on Campus Life, 3.51 on Placements, 4.37 on Faculty and 3.89 on Infrastructure.

The syllabus of Mass Communication and Media courses comprises of both practical and theoretical subjects.

Theoretical subjects cover topics like history of mass media and its impact on society, mass media ethics, role of mass media in democracy, right to respond in a democracy, news as a genre, mass communication as an academic discipline, investigative journalism, etc. These subjects provide the candidates with an in-depth understanding of communication theory and an analytical approach to the development of new media. 

The practical subjects in Mass Media courses focus on imparting specialised skills such as editing techniques, efficient writing, and production-process in different areas of media.

 

The major subjects taught under the BMM courses include Fundamentals of Mass Communication, Communication Skills, the Sociology of News and Social Movements in India, Principles of Management And Marketing, Creative Writing, Journalism and Public Relations, to name a few. For those who want to work in the media and communication industry, a bachelor's degree in mass media provides many opportunities.

Anyone with any background can choose this stream because it is such a large field. The three-year study, spanning over six semesters, covers topics linked to communication and media outlets like newspapers, radio, and television.