Journalism

Master of Arts in Mass Communication (MAMC) is a post-graduate course offered in the domain of mass media at university-level in India. The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations and media techniques.
The basic eligibility for admission to MAMC program is a Bachelors or equivalent degree in any stream. The course is of 2 years duration. The tuition fee for the program ranges from 50,000 INR to 3 Lakh INR for two years.
A post-graduate degree in mass communication opens up career avenues in many media-related fields. An MAMC degree holder can find a job in areas such as editing, publishing, scriptwriting, direction, filmmaking, etc. The average starting salary for MAMC graduates can fall in the range of 12,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month.
Duration:
Being a post-graduate course, MA in mass communication is a 2-year course, which is further divided into 4 semesters. As part of the course, students also have to fulfil internship requirements which ideally takes place at the end of the second semester.

There is no relation between EXTC and journalism. So, if you wish to get into journalism then think of it as a fresh start. The program offers wide-ranging opportunities in the field of media and advertising. The importance of media in our lives is for all to see and therefore it offers an excellent opportunity to Individuals who seek to be in a creative profession and yet have the best of the corporate life. Moreover, growth in print, electronic and digital media has been phenomenal after the Government of India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Media and Entertainment industry. UTM-Shillong, one of the leading universities in North East has realised the tremendous ensuing demand for trained executives, journalists, reporters, anchors, etc. in the different forms of media and designed this program in line with the requirements of the media world.