Humanities & Social Sciences

Bachelor Degree in mass comm. From distance learning is offered by numberless institutions and universities all over India and even abroad. There are online certifications as well. We need to give it a balanced view rather than simply rejecting one or approving.
Distance education is meant to substitute the absence of regular education of any Degree when the learner is, for all valid reasons, unable to pursue regular studies. Secondly, distance education is a better option when one already has skills to work with along with some experience as well.
Going by the description shared above, this is suggested that a distance learning degree in mass media (as well as any skill based and skill oriented course/subject) shall be avoided as much as possible.
This is also to be accepted that distance education has more failures in its credit in India. Just a couple of days back, Haryana Government terminated the services of those who did a technical degree through distance mode. It was as per Supreme Court ruling.
I wish to suggest that if possible, do this course as a regular student and from a good institution.

Hi, Some of the chief highlights of this college:
-SIMC ranked 2nd best Post-Graduate Mass Communication School among top Media and Communication schools in India at the Edutainment Show Awards, 2017
-SIMC ranked 3rd best Advertising School among top Media and Communication schools in India at the Edutainment Show Awards, 2017
-SIMC's MBA- Communication Management Programme ranked 9th in Central Asia by Ed Universal, 2017
95% students were placed from 2017-19 batch, 95% from 2014-16 and 70% in 2013-15 batch which means that the placements of this college is increasing day by day.
For detailed stats of placement, you can check out this page on the college website:
http://www.simc.edu/stats.html
Placements (in INR; as provided by college)
3.50 Lacs
Average Salary (Annual)
Companies / Recruiters who visited the campus
Balaji Telefilms
DNA
Hindustan Times Now
Viacom 18
Also, you can check out Shiksha's page for this college for further information:
https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/course/m-a-in-mass-communication-symbiosis-institute-of-media-and-communication-lavale-village-pune-241674

At NIU, an integral part of the career development programme is placement, which is undertaken by the Corporate Resource Center and Placement Cell (CRCP). The CRCP prepares the students for a successful future and not merely a job.
The placement process is manifold. It includes personality development, gap identification, mock interview, pre- placement counseling, CV formation, and live projects and internships. During their academic tenure the students go through a well planned rigorous course curriculum along with real life practical trainings and internships in reputed research institutes and/or corporate houses.
The academic curriculum is so structured that it requires the students to undergo a mandatory summer internship of 6-8 weeks with reputed organizations. The internship helps the students to apply their classroom learning of theoretical concepts to real life management settings. This process enables to sharpen their ability to diagnose, analyze and resolve problems. The option of short term live projects with leading companies is also provided to the students. This runs parallel to their academic sessions and gives them valuable insight into the workings of the industry.
At NIU, the focus is on the overall development of an individual. This is achieved by the CRCP, which lays a lot of emphasis on grooming and helps each student refine his/her communication and behavioral skills, thereby making them good fits for the industry. The academic environment takes advantage of the world class, state of the art infrastructure provided at NIU. Not to be left behind are the immense opportunities for extracurricular activities, leading to the holistic growth of each individual.
Since its inception, NIU continues to maintain a consistently impressive placement record. It has been able to assist students to pursue careers in their dream companies and become successful leaders. It continues to do so each year, moving from strength to strength surely and consistently.
For more information, you can check out the Shiksha page for this college:
https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/course/m-a-in-journalism-and-mass-communication-school-of-journalism-and-mass-communication-Noida-international-university-greater-Noida-161898

A doctoral degree is the final step to master a particular stream or subject through research and detailed study of all aspects. A Ph.D degree in mass comm. and that too on the subjects of corporate communication and public relations can be pursued from any university which has the valid approvals of UGC and other bodies.
However, when it comes to the quality of research guidance there has to be a smart and correct selection.
A number of Universities offer Ph.D in India. There are private universities as well. It is suggested that, it may not be a matter of corporate communication or PR but the quality and reputation is more important. Any university, with a good standing and faculty can do the best in the mentioned domain of media.
IITs and IIMs have humanities Ph.D seats and along with them
JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, DU, Symbiosis, BHU, and other reliable names of Indian higher education are to be chosen for the purpose.