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MA (Advertising, Public Relations and Corporate Communication)

MA (Advertising, Public Relations and Corporate Communication)

Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment (SMFE)

  • Programme Code

    SDM0110

  • Level

    Post Graduate

  • Duration

    2 Years

About the Programme

M.A. in Advertising PR & Corporate Communication is a two-year program providing knowledge of emerging concepts and principles for better decision making in
the areas of advertising and communication (public relations and corporate communications digital direct marketing events and promotions etc.

This program introduces students to advertising strategies ethics and management skills required for keeping up with the changing needs of the industry. This program addresses the growing requirement for professionals in the advertising and public relations industry.

The primary objective of the program is to explain the various concepts and principles for better decision making in the area of advertising and public relations. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  • PEO1:  Nurturing creative personnel by polishing their Social and Entrepreneurial skills relating to Journalism, Media and Entertainment industry.
  • PEO2:  Create expert workforce in Broadcast Media (TV/Radio) industry.
  • PEO3:  Create skilled professionals in Print Media/Online Media Industry.
  • PEO4:  Create skilled professionals in Advertising, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Communication and related industries.
  • PEO5:  Create expert workforce to serve as highly skilled professionals in Multimedia and Audio-Visual Communication fields.
  • PEO6:  Prepare competent resource persons with expertise in Development Communication, Media Education, Communication Research and related fields.

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:  Innovation & Modern Tool Usage: Demonstrate skilled usage of modern tools and techniques to effectively communicate with masses.
  • PO4:  Problem Solving Skills: Identity, formulate, research, and analyze the literature and problems and reach logical solutions and conclusions 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.

This course is for individuals who...

Have a strong creative ability to promote a product. This program is apt for individuals having a pleasing personality with excellent communication skills and who are capable of using their creativity to influence the buying decision of the consumer.
 

Students who are looking for...

A career in different areas of advertising PR and corporate communication and have an eye for   Market analysis Private sector nonprofit and government advertising Traditional advertising methods vs modern day strategies along with the Moral codes of conduct in advertising.
 

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 160000 2nd Year 164800
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 3400**
Programme Structure

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Core/Elective

Pre-Requisite/

Co Requisite

 

Type of Course:

  1. CC
  2. AECC
  3. SEC
  4. DSE

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

 

1

MMJ101

Communication Process, Models and Theories

4

0

0

4

Core

CC

2

MMJ102

Social Study in Media and Contemporary Issues

4

0

0

4

Elective

DSE

3

MMJ103

Introduction to Communication and Media Research

3

3

0

6

Core

CC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

 

4

MMJ105

Soft Skills and Personality Development

0

1

2

2

Core

CC

5

MMJ106

Photography and Visual Communication

0

1

2

2

Elective

DSE

MMJ107

Television News and Programme Production

6

 

Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)

0

4

0

4

Minor Elective

AECC

7

RBL001

Research Based Learning I

0

0

4

0

Co-Requisite

AECC

8

VOF101

Script Writing

0

2

2

3

Co Requisite

 

SEC

TOTAL CREDITS

25

 

 

 

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Core/Elective

Pre-Requisite/

Co Requisite

Type of Course:

  1. CC
  2. AECC
  3. SEC
  4. DSE

 

L

T

P

 

THEORY SUBJECTS

1

MMP101

Advertising: Concept

and Principles

4

0

4

Elective

DSE

 

2

MMP102

Agency Structure

& Evolution

3

3

  0

6

Core

CC

 

3

MMP103

Principles of

Public Relation

4

0

  0

4

Core

CC

 

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

4

MMC 496

Designing & Graphics

0

1

2

2

Elective

DSE

 

MMP104

Advertising Lab

 

 

MMP105

Principle of Event Management

0

1

2

2

Core

CC

 

5

VOF104

Writing and Anchoring for Radio, TV, and Digital Media

0

2

2

3

Co-Requisite

SEC

 

6

RBL002

Research Based Learning II

0

0

4

0

Co-requisite

AECC

 

7

CCU108

Community Connect

0

0

4

0

Co-requisite

AECC

 

8

VAF001

Art of Creative

Writing & Story Telling

0

0

0

0

Co-requisite / Elective

 

 

 

 

 

AECC

 

VAF002

Dramatic Art & Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VAF003

Creative Art & Drawing

 

VAF004

Music & Dance Therapy

 

 

TOTAL CREDITS

21

 

 

 

 

 

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Core/Elective

Pre-Requisite/

Co Requisite

 

Type of Course:

  1. CC
  2. AECC
  3. SEC

DSE

 

L

T

P

 

THEORY SUBJECTS

 

1

MMP201

Entrepreneurship & Business Communication

3

3

0

6

Core

CC

 

2

MMP202

Strategic Corporate Communication

4

0

0

4

Core

CC

 

3

MMP203

Brand Management

4

0

0

4

Elective

CC

 

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

 

4

MMP206

Corporate Communication Lab

0

1

2

2

Core

                CC

 

5

MMP204

Integrated Marketing Communication

0

1

2

2

Elective

 

DSE

 

MMP205

Digital Marketing & Advertising

 

6

VOF202

Smartphone Film Making

  0

  2

2

3

Co-Requisite

SEC

 

7

INC001

Industry Connect

0

0

4

0

Co-Requisite

AECC

 

8

RBL003

Research Based Learning III

0

0

4

2

Co-requisite

AECC

 

9

 

Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)

0

4

0

4

Minor Elective

AECC

 

10

VAF005

Professional Ethics in Communication Industry

0

0

0

0

Co-requisite

AECC

 

TOTAL CREDITS

27

 

 

 

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Core/Elective

Pre-Requisite/

Co Requisite

 

Type of Course:

  1. CC
  2. AECC
  3. SEC
  4. DSE

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

MMP209

Understanding

Consumer Behaviour

4

0

  0

4

Elective

 

DSE

2

MMP210

Media Planning

& Buying (1)

3

3

  0

6

Core

CC

3

MMP211

Budgeting Process & Pitching

3

3

  0

6

Core

 

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

 

4

VOF204

Smartphone Film Making II

0

2

2

3

Co-requisite

SEC

5

MMP214

Research Dissertation

0

1

2

2

Elective

 

DSE

MMP215

Master’s Project

6

RBL004

Research Based Learning IVs

0

0

4

2

Co-requisite

AECC

 

TOTAL CREDITS

23

 

 

 
Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks.
  • Creative Personality.
  • 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.
Career path you can choose after the course
  • Creative/Script /Copy Writers
  • Advertising Executives
  • PR/Corporate Communication Professionals
  • Client servicing
  • Event Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Marketing Executive
  • Systems Manager
  • Consultant
  • Corporate Manager 
  • Business Development Manager
  • Product Brand Manager
  • Media Planning Manager

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 3.20 LPA to 6.00 LPA

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