Mass Communication & Media

1. If you are aiming at a career in banking, finance, marketing, then you can continue with B.Com.
2. If you are inclined more towards media line, then mass communication is a better idea.
3. If you continue with B.Com, may be you slowly and gradually develop interest in the subjects. However, you can pursue short courses in journalism, mass communication, etc. in order to be in touch with your choice of career.
4. You can drop this year (Pursue short courses in journalism, mass communication) and plan out for graduation courses in media, admission for which usually starts in the month of June - July.
5. You also have the option to pursue Masters in mass communication after B.Com. However, the ideal options would be LLB, M.Com, MBA, etc.
6. One of the best approaches, while deciding on your subjects/ stream is to opt for or look at doing something that you are good at and would enjoy keeping in mind your personality, aptitude, ability, strengths and career goals.

Hi Anuj,
The following courses are available in DU for a PG in mass communication:
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Journalism and Corporate Communication (DBJCC)
Started in 2004, this one year programme aims to provide students with an insight into the corporate world. The programme equips students with skills in Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Advertising and Business Journalism. This programme is offered by Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Pitampura.
It is the only course, one of its kind, being pursued at the Delhi University and is affiliated to the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, South Campus, University of Delhi.
Admission Criteria: Admission to DBJCC is based on the entrance test conducted by the college with 80% weightage, interview with 10% weightage & group discussion with 10% weightage. The admission test will be of 2 hours duration and will consist of objective type questions with weightage on:
Economics and Business Awareness (30% weightage)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20% weightage)
General English (20% weightage)
Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning (30% weightage)
Advertisement about the admission is published in May, while sale of prospects also start in the same month. The college conducts entrance test for admission to this programme in July.
Two Year P.G. Diploma in Hindi Journalism
Offered by the Department of Hindi, Delhi University, South Campus
One Year P.G. Certificate Course in Hindi Journalism
Offered by the Department of Hindi, Delhi University, South Campus
Selection Process: Department of Hindi, South Campus conducts entrance exam in May every year for the above two certificate/diploma courses. Entrance Test is held at Arts Faculty Building, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi- 110021.
www.du.ac.in/du
All the best.