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This online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is designed to create changemakers and leaders in the field of media and journalism. The program focuses on skill enhancement courses that will give learners hands-on experience in writing for new media, script & screenwriting, digital publishing, photography, audio-visual editing, mobile editing software, and more. Master news & reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media marketing, the art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law & ethics, and much more, without pausing your work and other commitments.
Build key journalism skills like digital literacy, audio-video editing, script-writing, research, and reporting through subjects such as media language, digital publishing, fundamentals of photography, development communication, and broadcast journalism.
Acquire knowledge & skills that align with your career aspirations and interests. Learn print, audio, AV production, & website management and gain exposure to different beats such as social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science beat.
Establish connections with diverse peers, industry experts, and other reputed media professionals through professional networking to advance your career in the industry. Get access to Manipal University Jaipur’s strong alumni network.
Stay on top of the latest developments in the media industry and get a competitive edge over others by attending webinars by experienced industry professionals.
Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and career support. Get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support.
Our online MA.JMC program equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to establish a lucrative career in diverse job roles.
News Editor
News Presenter
TV Anchor
Film Director
Public Relations Manager
Television Producer
Social Media Manager
Screenwriter
Content Marketing Specialist
Columnist
24 months | 4 semesters
Starting with the basics of language, social structure, and current affairs considered the foundation for journalism, you will explore the development of media, learn the fundamentals of photography, and concepts of news and reporting, with audio and video communication.
Basics of Language
Social Structure & Current Affairs
Fundamentals of Photography
Communication Theories and Models
Concept of News and Reporting
Development of Media
Basics of Audio and Visual Communication
This semester will expose you to concepts in-depth about the working of mainstream media like media language, digital publishing, public relations, broadcast journalism, and media laws and ethics. You will also get an overview about political structure and development communication.
Media Language
Political Structure & Current Affairs
Digital Publishing
Editing and Layout Designing
Public Relations
Broadcast Journalism
Media Laws and Ethics
Development Communication
Get ready to learn all about new media, intercultural communication, and mobile editing software. You can opt for electives with different vertices of communication, digital marketing, advertising practice, and beats of journalism. After communication research, you will do a minor specialization in strategic/health/educational/corporate communication, data journalism. This will be followed by internship evaluation.
Writing for New Media
Inter Culture Communication and Current Affairs
Mobile Editing Software
Elective Set A: Art of Storytelling, Beats of Journalism, and Media & Disability Communication
Elective Set B: Mobile Journalism, Media Analysis, Advertising Theory & Practice, and Digital Media Marketing
In your last semester, you will get a grip on screen/script writing, audio-visual editing, film appreciation, and do a three-layered major specialization: medium-wise (print/audio/AV production and website management), language-wise, and beat-wise (social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science). Your dissertation needs to be submitted to conclude your program.
Script and Screen Writing
Economic Structure and Current Affairs
Basics of Audio and Video Editing
Film Appreciation
Dissertation
Globally recognized and widely accepted by governments and organizations, the online degrees offered by Manipal University Jaipur are at par with on-campus degrees and open doors to better professional opportunities.
Make the most of the free Coursera access and choose from over 10,000+ professional certifications and courses from leading global universities while completing your degree.
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Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
Candidates who have completed 10+2 education or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities
Candidates who are not Indian citizens or residing outside India and holding NRE or PIO status will be billed an international fee for respective degrees & may need to submit documents mentioned but not limited to CV, address proof, valid visa, PR card & passport copy as part of the application process
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Dr. Abhishika Sharma is working as an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator- JMC at the Directorate of Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She holds a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Commerce, and a Doctor of Philosophy in JMC in “Facebook Advertising”. Dr.Sharma has a combined academic and professional experience of 17 years. She has previously worked as an Additional Head and Assistant Professor at various universities in Jaipur. She has published eighteen papers in scholarly publications that are cited on a national and international scale. She has presented several research papers at conferences on both the national and international levels.
Dr. Aditya Kumar Shukla is working as an Associate Professor – Journalism and Mass Communication at the Directorate of Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has 12+ years of experience in teaching, research, administration, and industry. He previously worked with five Universities as a program coordinator and a member of the board of studies, academic council, research committees, examination committees, and discipline boards. He published 20+ research papers, edited seven, and authored a book and approximately forty editorial articles. He has attended 40+ conferences, faculty development programs, and workshops as a resource person, paper presenter, and attendee.
Dr. Seena Johnson is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and course coordinator – Journalism & Mass Communication at the Directorate of Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has over seven years of teaching experience and holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Media & Mass Communication from Pondicherry University with a specialization in Film Studies. She has also cleared the UGC-NET (JRF) and SET in Journalism. Dr. Seena has presented various research papers at National and International Conferences and has many research publications to her credit. Besides, she has also served as an external examiner and question paper setter for both state and private universities.
Dr. Kanki Hazarika is working as an Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication at DOE, Manipal University Jaipur. She did her Ph.D. at the University of Hyderabad. Her areas of interest include the sociology of gender, gender and media, post-colonial studies, development communication, and communication theory.
Working in the education sector & social development sector for 5-6 years, I came across a tribal village in Telangana and I really wanted to capture their stories. But I didn’t have the right skills, attitude and mindset to capture them. This is where Manipal University Jaipur is empowering me with an online MA JMC degree. I’m able to leverage maximum out of this platform.
During the pandemic, I was skeptical about taking up an on-campus degree. So, I chose to pursue my masters in journalism in the online mode. From live classes to faculty members, I have had a great experience with MUJ so far. I hope to pursue my dream media career after this program.
I have been working as a lab technician in Manipal University Jaipur for 8 years, I have good technical skills like video recording and editing. However, I wanted to improve my knowledge, so I decided to pursue an online MA JMC. I want to pursue my PhD after this online program, and I also hope to become a news anchor one day.
Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Communications (MA JMC) is a two-year postgraduate program for students interested in the field of media and journalism. Manipal University Jaipur’s online MA JMC is recognized at par with any other on-campus MA JMC degree.
Online MA JMC is a two-year postgraduate program, which is divided into four semesters.
Yes, Manipal University Jaipur degrees are recognized in Canada. Here are the bodies that evaluates Manipal University Jaipur’s degrees for issuing equivalence certificates . These bodies conduct educational credential assessment (ECA) services for both employers and higher education institutions (HEIs)
Students are encouraged to complete their UG programs in 3 years and PG programs in 2 years. However, students may complete the program within the maximum period of 6 years for UG programs and 4 years for PG programs.
On successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a printed degree certificate from Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ). The certificate will be issued by the Directorate of Online Education – Manipal University Jaipur and would capture details like student name, photo, government issued ID and program name. The back side of the certificate will also carry details such as date of admission, date of completion, mode of delivery and other details.
Please note – The right to alter the design or the contents of the certificate remains with Manipal University Jaipur, and it may do so without prior intimation.
Yes. Students of the online degree programs will join the Manipal University Jaipur’s alumni network with all associated privileges. As an alumnus, they can interact with peers and build their professional and personal network with professionals from across the globe. They will be given access to the Manipal University Jaipur alumni portal.
Candidates must have a 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities
Other requirements
Candidates who are not Indian citizens, or residing outside India, and holding NRE or PIO status will be billed an international fee for respective degrees & may need to submit documents mentioned but not limited to CV, address proof, valid visa, PR card & passport copy as part of the application process
Yes, NRIs and foreign nationals can pursue Manipal University Jaipur’s online degree programs.
The online MA JMC course fee is INR 1,30,000 (all inclusive). You can pay INR 32,500 per semester.
The application process is completely online, and applications can be submitted at www.onlinemanipal.com by providing the required details. Candidates can also apply via this link.
If you need further assistance, then you can reach out to our admission counsellor at +91-8805-149-972 and they will assist you with the application process.
Yes. From the academic year 2022-23, it has been made mandatory for all universities offering courses in online or distance learning modes to create ABC accounts for all their students as per the UGC regulation and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital storehouse of the credits earned by students during their academic journey. It is a credit bank for students that allows them to accumulate, verify, transfer, and redeem their credits. This is an initiative from the Ministry of Education, Government of India to enable academic flexibility and students’ mobility across multiple Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated that every learner who is an Indian national needs to submit the following details for creating their ABC account:
The university will reach out to enrolled students for details required to create their ABC accounts and will provide these details to UGC. Once the ABC account is created, the credits earned by the learners in their term-end exam will get deposited into their respective ABC accounts which they can redeem within 7 years. Students can email helpdesk@mujonline.edu.in or call +91 7996 600 444 for any queries.
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All applications will be evaluated for eligibility by the admissions team of Manipal University Jaipur. In case the university requires further clarification or documents, the candidate will be intimated via email, SMS or phone. Final decision regarding selection will be notified to the candidate within five working days of submitting the application.
The admission process for Manipal University Jaipur’s online degrees is straight forward keeping in mind the students’ convenience and regulatory requirements. Students need to apply via www.onlinemanipal.com for the online degrees and submit the required documents and fee. Manipal University Jaipur would review the submitted application and communicate the status of admission to respective individuals via SMS, phone, and Email.
Right to amend rules
Manipal University Jaipur reserves the right to add/delete/change/amend the syllabi, program structure, rules and regulations wherever considered necessary and appropriate without any prior notice
Students are advised to go through the website frequently where all circulars and important information will be hosted from time to time. Promulgation of any such information on the website in the form of circulars/notices is considered to be adequate.
Jurisdiction
All disputes relating to Manipal University Jaipur online degree programs and activities are subject to local jurisdiction (Rajasthan) only.
Once a decision has been taken on the application submitted, the status of admission would be intimated to the candidate via email and SMS.
Manipal University Jaipur offers fee waiver scholarships to students from special categories.
Manipal University Jaipur’s online programs are delivered in a 100% online mode so that students can attend live classes on weekends and complete the program remotely, while also pursuing their professional and personal commitments in parallel.
Yes. The program is delivered through a mix of live lectures in which students can interact directly with faculty and self-paced learning. Self-paced learning is driven by video lectures, e-books, quizzes, and assignments that are delivered using a state-of-the-art LMS.
Students are expected to attend live classes, recorded sessions, and go through at least 75% of the self-learning content (reading material and video lectures). This would ensure they are eligible to appear for the final exams.
After admission is confirmed by the university, students will receive access to the Learning Management System (LMS), student portal and e-library. Students can then start accessing the course material and begin their learning journey.
Students are given access to an exhaustive e-library with 200,000+ books, video lectures, audio-visual interactive material, virtual classroom sessions, audio podcasts, virtual simulations, and self-assessment quizzes or tests. Students are free to download e-books and print them for convenience.
Although the learning is flexible, students are expected to spend at least 15-20 hours per week watching concept videos, reading learning material, attempting quizzes, and attending live webinars. This would ensure that you get your degree within the minimum duration.
Students will be assigned dedicated course mentors and coordinators who can be contacted to clarify doubts using discussion forums, instant messaging, and email on the Learning Management System (LMS). Students can also interact with course coordinators during live webinars.
There is also a 24×7 student support team that can be reached at international_admissions@onlinemanipal.com
The University term-end examination (TEE) will be held digitally viz. computer-based and online proctored.
Candidates can appear for the exams from the comfort of their homes.
The details of the examination schedule will be made available in the photo admit card. Other details on the examination pattern are available in the program guide provided to students.
Examination results will be published on the student portal. If a student fails to clear any of the papers (either in UE or IA or both), he must re-appear by applying to the University through the re-sitting application along with relevant fees, within the due date.
On satisfying all criteria stipulated by the University, successful students will be awarded their respective program degree by the University.
A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both continuous assessments (CA) through assignments and term-end examinations (TEE) which consist of descriptive and multiple-choice questions. A student must score at least 40% in each of these to be declared as having passed the exam. The assessment ratios of TEE to CA is 70:30.
Practical papers (as applicable)
The assessment in the practical part is based on performance in guided exercises (i.e., day-to-day exercises) and unguided exercises. The latter will be conducted on the last day of the practical sessions in each subject with an external examiner.
A student must score at least 40% in both the parts to be declared as having passed.
Students must score at least 40% in continuous evaluation and 40% in semester-end examinations in each course to successfully complete the program. In case the minimum score is not attained, they will need to apply for a repeat exam and improve their score to pass the course.
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