Chandigarh MA in JMC

This postgraduate level course in journalism and mass communication has been designed by the experienced academicians of Chandigarh University to provide students of journalism and media studies with in-depth knowledge and skills in the field required to emerge as a successful figure. All the course objectives have been designed keeping in mind the needs of a growing field of media, with new modalities emerging everyday as well as the practical delivery of the course in the online mode. 

This course covers concepts and technical aspects of various media including print media like newspaper and written word, audio-visual media like television, audio media like the radio as well as new media such as digital media and social media. Designed to be delivered through the university LMS, this online course at Chandigarh University covers a wide range of topics that are delivered through multiple modalities, equipping students with the various media tools through ICT measures. It has a hands-on approach while preserving a strong academic base for those venturing into the field. 

This course provides students with a comprehensive experience of learning which includes various interactive and responsive measures of learning, efficient placement support and a state of the art curricula, all with the convenience of learning from home at your own pace and convenience. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Any Stream from Recognised University
• Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks at Graduation Level

For paying the academic fee easily one can check out the easy financing options like education loan/EMI options provided by the Chandigarh Online University. Students must try out these options and get help in financing their education. You can opt for a No-cost EMI plan in annual or lumpsum amounts. You can even get up to 30% discounts as an early bird. Special scholarship schemes are also available for alumni, defense, women, and corporate employees. Moreover, students can pay for the semester, annual, or total fee as per their convenience.

The examination will be conducted in the online proctored mode by the college as per the latest guidelines. The university uses technology-enabled software so the students can give exams from anywhere if they have a reliable internet connection and necessary digital assets. Students who missed their exams can apply for the re-exam facility before the subsequent semesters. In online courses at Chandigarh University, candidates are not required to pay for the exam fee separately.

The field of mass communication and journalism has a promising career scope since students can venture and explore a career in any field that involves media creation. Thus the available job options for this course are not only vast but also offer fairly high salaries. This online M.A degree form CU can also be additionally beneficial as it lets the student continue to work or intern efficiently while completing their degree to add more years of professional experience to their resumè right after completing the degree. 

Some of the top companies that hire M.A in JMC graduates include: 

• ABC Network 
• Viacom 18
• The Times of India 
• Doordarshan (Government sector) 
• India Today Group
• Star India etc. 

The job roles and opportunities available to students after completing this course have been listed here along with the average expected salaries in India.