MA Mass Communication

Program Overview

Areas: Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertising, Public Relations, New Media, Production, Writing and Copy-Editing, Development Communication, Mass Media Research.

Duration: Two years, 4 semesters

Credits: 72

Career Paths: Journalist, Reporter, Radio/TV Broadcaster, News Anchor, Communication Expert, Public Relations Officer, Magazine Writer, Graphic Designer, Advertiser.

• Program Description

  This two years (four semesters) program is aimed at introducing students to mass communication theories and practice as well as providing them with skills and techniques to become professional journalists and communication specialists.

• Admission Requirement

  • BA/BSc from any recognized university at least in 2nd Division or CGPA 2.0
  • Written / aptitude test
  • Interview

  Note: Students awaiting their BA/BSc results may apply for admission at BNU. Selected candidates will be granted provisional admission only, which may be regularized after they have been declared successful and meet the admission requirements of the university.

• Courses

  • Semester I

    	Course Title	Course Code	Credit Hrs.
    1.	Radio Journalism and Production	MCM-601	3
    2.	Communication Skills	MCM-524	3
    3.	Introduction to Communication	JOUR-1103	3
    4.	Introduction to Digital Media	MCM-523	3
    5.	Introduction To Public Relations	MCM-522	3
    6.	Television Production 1	MCM-607	3
    		Total	18

  • Semester II

    	Course Title	Course Code	Credit Hrs.
    1.	International Communication	MCM-605	3
    2.	Media Laws	MCM-612	3
    3.	Magazine Journalism	MCM-636	3
    4.	Multimedia Arts	MCM-503	3
    5.	Reporting	MCM-503	3
    6.	Television Production Techniques	MCM-626	3
    		Total	18

  • Semester III

    	Course Title	Course Code	Credit Hrs.
    1.	Development Communication	MCM-606	3
    2.	TV News	MCM-604	3
    3.	Research Methodology	MCM-608	3
    4.	Media Management Marketing	MCM-623	3
    5.	Opinion/Editorial Writing	MCM-538	3
    6.	Introduction To Advertising	MCM-647	3
    		Total	18

  • Semester IV

    	Course Title	Course Code	Credit Hrs.
    1.	Journalism in Global Context	MCM-507	3
    2.	Media Entrepreneurship	JOU-420	3
    3.	New Media & Convergence Journalism	MCM-634	3
    4.	Current Affairs & Production	MCM-642	3
    6.	Thesis/Project Or Two optional courses 1.Communication & Public opinion (Optional) 2.Community Journalism (Optional) Thesis	MCM-660  MCM-654  MCM-646	6
    		Total	18

• Degree Requirement

  Successful completion of 72 credit hours of course work along with thesis.