Journalism

The career option available after completing the MA in Journalism & Mass Communication programme from Mangalore University equips students to pursue wide-ranging careers that are aimed at providing solutions to India's social challenges. Students will be well placed to work across a range of sectors, including:

• Government and Public Policy sector
• Consulting and Financial Services
• Advertising, Marketing,  Journalism
• NGOs and Charities
• Research and Academia

The subjects offered in the first semester of the MA in Mass Communication and Journalism at Mangalore University contain the elective and core subjects. Moreover, candidates have the choice to choose two elective subjects from the three subjects. Check out the names of the offered subjects below: 

• Communication Theory
• News Reporting and Writing
• Editing Practice
• Development of Media
• Advertising
• Marketing Communication

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) offers a one-year PG Diploma in three specialisations: Print Journalism, Online/Multimedia Journalism and Broadcast Journalism. On the other hand, National School of Journalism and Public Discourse (NSoJ) offers a PG Diploma in Journalism that lasts 11 months. Both the institutes are located in Bangalore. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the applicants' preferences. However, the following comparison table may help them make an informed choice between the two:

*Sourced from official websites of respective institutes but it still subject to change.

According to the offical website of Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, various top players from the News industry participate in the institute's placements drives for PG Diploma courses. Based on the latest information available, the following companies offered jobs during IIJNM placement drive in 2022:

Columbia Journalism School is considered part of the best journalism institutions in the US. It is among a select group of institutions to be accredited by ACEJMC. The school's experienced faculty is always there to guide students over their educational journey & the campus offers a diverse & enriching learning environment.

The course curriculum include topics related to Journalism and Mass Communication. Total course duration is divided into four semesters. There are open electives and outdoor activity based courses as well. Mentioned below are the topics/subjects included in the Amity School of Communication MA in Journalism and Mass Communication syllabus:

• Mass Communication Theory & Practical
• Data Journalism
• Digital Marketing
• Professional and Business Communication
• Film Theory and Practice
• Marketing Management, etc.

The Amity SOC and IIMM offers UG course in Journalism and Mass Communication. Amity University is a popular private university. It offers different Journalism and Mass Communication courses. Admission criteria is merit-based followed interview/online interaction round by the colleges. Below table can also be referred for a comparison between the two based on fees and Shiksha Rating: