Master of Arts

Journalism & Mass Communication

Our Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication programme not only focuses on journalism across all media, but also backs it up with modules on design of the newspaper, advertising, writing skills, video production, photography, and corporate communication, and thus opens up several career pathways to the students. These modules on journalism rest on a strong foundation of contemporary history, polity, social sciences, environment, computer science and research. The expansive, vital and rapidly changing roles of communication are covered in great depth.
Our state-of-the-art media lab and studio offers excellent facilities for developing practical media skills, so critical to a student's future career. The program in mass communication has a multi-pronged approach towards subjects like print, broadcast, video, film and new age media.
Our students will have the opportunity to present and publish research papers in seminars and conferences, participate in debate and talk shows in media houses on various topics. The degree will open the doors to numerous careers in all sorts of media and industries like advertising, public relations, marketing, and in areas such as health care, politics, gaming, and entertainment.

Learning Modules

Semester-1

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization is designed to introduce students to the rapidly evolving world of intelligent systems and automation. This course provides practical knowledge in areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and AI-based applications. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern AI tools and platforms while learning how intelligent technologies are transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and business. The course focuses on both theoretical foundations and real-world implementation to prepare students for future careers in AI-driven domains.

Semester-2

The Cyber Security specialization equips students with the knowledge and skills required to protect digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. The course covers important areas such as Application Security, Data Security, Identity Management, Security Governance, and Cyber Threat Analysis. Students will learn about ethical security practices, risk management, and modern security technologies used in organizations worldwide. Through practical exposure and case studies, the program prepares students to address real-world cybersecurity challenges and build secure digital environments.

Semester-3

The Data Science specialization focuses on transforming raw data into meaningful insights for decision-making and innovation. This course introduces students to concepts such as Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and Python-based Data Science tools. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills using modern technologies and real-world datasets. The program emphasizes practical learning and industry applications, enabling students to build careers in analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven technologies.

Semester-4