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B.A (Hons./Research) Journalism & Mass Comm

B.A (Hons./Research) Journalism & Mass Comm

Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment (SMFE)

  • Programme Code

    SDM0101

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Duration

    4 Years

About the Programme

BA Journalism & Mass Communication honours with Research

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  • PEO1: Demonstrate Professional, Social and Entrepreneurial skills related to Journalism, Media and Entertainment industry.
  • PEO2: Support the Communication & Entertainment industry as competent, trained and qualified workforce.
  • PEO3: Prove themselves as competent, trained and qualified journalist in the Print, Broadcast & Digital Media Industry.
  • PEO4: Mark a difference in the Advertising, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Communication and related industries as competent, trained and qualified journalist.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

  • PO1: Domain Knowledge in Mass Communication:  Apply the knowledge of Broadcast, Print, Digital, Advertising, Journalism, Communication Research, and other disciplines of Mass Communication.
  • PO2: Communication Skills: Exhibit high levels of verbal and non-verbal forms of communication skills within corporate and social working environments.
  • PO3: Modern Tool Usage: Demonstrate skilled usage of modern tools and techniques to effectively communicate with masses.
  • PO4: Problem Solving Skills:  Show a sense of inquiry and investigation for raising relevant and contemporary problems, synthesizing and articulating them to solve live problems and challenges.
  • PO5: Values, Ethics & Contribution to Society:  Understand the importance of Values and Ethics in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication and the morals of serving the society and community for sustainable development.
  • PO6: Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurial Traits: Display Team spirit and Inculcate Leadership Traits to contribute individually as well as in a team or group of media professionals.
  • PO7: Innovation and Research Related Skills: Identify, formulate, research, and analyze the literature and problems and reach logical and innovative solutions and conclusions.
  • PO8: Lifelong Learning:  Develop into lifelong learner and consistently updating with current knowledge, skills and technologies.

Programme Specific Outcomes( PSO's)

  • PSO1: Expertise in the field of Broadcast, Print, Electronic and Digital Journalism
  • PSO2: Applied proficiency in the disciplines related to Mass Communication

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 185000 2nd Year 190550 3rd Year 196267 4th Year 202154
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 3400**
Programme Structure

SEMESTER - 1

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Concepts & Principles of Communication

4

Theory

CC

 

 

 

 

 

20

Fundamentals of Media Writing & Convergent Journalism

4

Practical

CC

Foundation of Digital Media Marketing

3

Practical

Minor

Photography & Compositing Techniques

2

Practical

CC

AI in Media and Entertainment

3

Practical

SEC

Communicative Essentials I

2

Practical

AEC

Oral Traditions & Storytelling in Indian Culture

2

Practical

CC

SEMESTER - 2

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Basics of Research Methodology

4

Theory

CC

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

Environment Management

2

Theory

AEC

VAC Mulya Pravah

2

Theory

AEC

Graphics & Animation

4

Practical

CC

Digital Marketing Strategies

3

Practical

Minor

Communicative Essentials II

2

Practical

AEC

MOOC (NPTEL)

3

Practical

SEC

SEMESTER -3

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Contemporary Issues & Gender Studies

5

Practical

CC

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

Mobile Journalism (MoJo)

5

Practical

CC

Digital Marketing & Emerging Technologies

3

Practical

Minor

Ethical Journalism and Media Compliance

2

Practical

CC

MOOC (NPTEL)

3

Practical

SEC

Indian Language

2

Practical

AEC

Research Based Learning (Level 1)

0

Practical

AEC

SEMESTER - 4

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Media Entrepreneurship & Startup Development

4

Practical

CC

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

Radio: Podcast and Audio Content Production

5

Practical

CC

Advertising: Principles & Practices

2

Practical

CC

Strategic Management: Public Relations & Corporate Communication

3

Practical

CC

Project in Digital Marketing

3

Practical

Minor

Community Connect

2

Practical

AEC

Research Based Learning (Level 2)

1

Practical

AEC

SEMESTER - 5

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

International & Intercultural Communication

 

4

 

Theory

 

CC

 

 

 

 

 

20

Media Sociology & Psychology
Film Appreciation

4

Practical

CC

Health & Development Communication

4

Practical

CC

Television: Audio-Visual Content Production

4

Practical

CC

Event Management: Principles & Practices

2

Practical

CC

Research Based Learning (Level 3)

2

Practical

AEC

SEMESTER - 6

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Apprenticeship

 

20

 

Practical

 

SEC

 

20

Final Masters Project

SEMESTER - 7

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Communication Research Methods & Techniques

4

Theory

CC

 

 

 

20

Statistics for Research

4

Theory

CC

Ethical Perspective of Media & Communication Research

4

Theory

CC

Media & Communication Research Project

4

Practical

CC

Project Digital Media Marketing

4

Practical

Minor

SEMESTER - 8

Credits

Practical/

Theory

Type

Total Credits

Apprenticeship

20

Practical

SEC

20

Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

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