M.M.C. (Master of Mass Communication)

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) is a two-year duration postgraduate mass communication course offered at different universities and institutes in India. The course focuses on refining candidates’ skills related to different aspects of mass media including newspaper, radio, film, television, and the internet. During the course, students are provided conceptual tools to critically examine how society is mediated by the world of media. The course enables students to take up different roles in the mass communication industry including film directors, television producers, advertising creative heads, public relations officers, and so on. Given below is everything you need to know about the MMC (Master of Mass Communication) course in terms of its eligibility criteria, course curriculum, job profiles and more.   

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Eligibility Criteria 

All candidates who have completed their graduation from a recognised university with at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks fulfil the eligibility criteria for the MMC (Master of Mass Communication) course. Candidates should also not be more than 30 – 35 years of age at the year of admission.

Note: MMC eligibility criteria mentioned above might vary depending on the policy of a university or college to which a candidate is applying.

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Required Skills

Candidates with exceptional communication skills and passion to build their career in the field of media are apt to pursue the MMC course. Some of the skills and traits that MMC candidates should possess for a successful career in the industry include:

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Entrance Exams 

MMC entrance exam pattern is such that the paper contains multiple-choice questions on the subjects like Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Language Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Aptitude and Media & Advertising. It may be noted that candidates clearing the written test also sometimes have to appear for a personal interview round before they can secure admission in a college/ university offering an MMC course. It may also be noted that some institutions provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of their marks obtained in graduation. Some of the popular Mass Communication entrance exams are:

• JMI Entrance Exam
• IIMC Entrance Exam
• CUET 
• AIMCET
• XIC OET

Also Read:

• Master of Journalism (M.J.)
• Master of Journalism & Mass Communication (M.J.M.C.)

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Syllabus

As stated above, MMC is a two-year duration course divided into six semesters. Given below is a semester-wise list of subjects that are usually taught in the Master of Mass Communication course:

It may be noted that along with the aforementioned subjects candidates also have to complete an internship at the end of the second or third semester.

MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Job Profiles & Top Recruiters 

There are a variety of promising jobs available for candidates with an MMC degree. MMC graduates can secure jobs at places such as advertising agencies, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, public relations offices, etc. Some of the top recruiters for MMC candidates include Zee Entertainment Enterprise, Cox & Kings, Percept Limited, Cineyug Entertainments, Balaji Telefilms Limited etc. Given below are different job profiles for students with MMC degree:

• TV Anchor: A TV anchor, also known as a newscaster, is a person who presents a newscast in the studio. The anchor is considered a face of a channel.
• News Editor: A news editor is majorly involved in reviewing as well as editing the work of newspaper writers. Apart from this, an editor decides which reporters get to cover different stories, which are more newsworthy stories, etc.
• Journalist: A journalist’s main job is to research, document, write, as well as present news in an ethical and unbiased way. A journalist gathers information and presents it in the form of written or spoken news stories, feature articles, etc.
• Screenwriter: A screenwriter is the writer of a script of a film. A screenwriter typically creates a dialogue, characters and storyline of a movie script. A screenwriter is a significant part of film production because no movie can start without a script.
• Public Relations Specialist: A public relation specialist acts as a connection between his/her employer or client and the public. The specialist establishes and maintains good relationships with the news media, consumers, government, local communities and other public interest groups.
• Correspondent: A correspondent collects as well as analyses facts about different newsworthy events through observation, interview, investigation, etc. A correspondent also reports and writes stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, or television.
• Video Editor: A video editor is responsible for assembling recorded raw material (dialogue, camera footage, graphics, sound effects, special effects, etc) into a finished product that is apt for broadcasting.
• Radio Jockey: A radio jockey or RJ is responsible for playing music, holding discussions, and conducting interviews on the radio. An RJ uses different equipment to broadcast a variety of audio content such as songs, news, promotional events, etc.
• Video Jockey: A video jockey is responsible for introducing music videos and lives performances on music TV channels such as VH1, MTV, Channel V, etc.
• TV Producer: A producer plays an integral role in television and film industry in which s/he works closely with directors and other production staff and oversees each project from start to completion. A producer is sometimes also involved in the marketing and distribution process pf a project.
• Radio Producer: A radio producer is involved in the entire process of the broadcast of audio content through radio. The producer performs duties such as maintaining show format and time, arranging for guests, screening or briefing callers, managing the audience response after a programme, etc.

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FAQs on MMC (Master in Mass Communication)

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