Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication
B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication
| Program Outline B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication | |
| Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) for Hons / 3 Years (6 Semesters) for General |
| Affiliation | PES University |
| Campus | Ring Road (RR) Campus |
| Admission Test | PES Entrance Test |
The B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication program at PES University offers a dynamic, industry-aligned curriculum integrating , New Media technologies, contemporary Journalism practices, immersive projects, internships , and field experiences. Students gain expertise in reporting, broadcasting, and digital storytelling, ensuring they are well-prepared for diverse careers in the evolving media landscape across the Globe. The program emphasizes experiential learning through study tours, industry collaborations, cutting-edge media studios, Hackathons, Studyathons, and simulations
Beyond academics, PES University provides a vibrant campus life that fosters leadership, citizen thought process, collaboration, and personal growth. Students engage in diverse sports, cultural activities, and student-led clubs, creating a well-rounded educational experience
Key Differentiators of this program at PESU
- State-of-the-Art Studios: State of the art news room/studio/interview rooms/Podcast rooms equipped with modern technologies provide a rich experience of video production, multimedia storytelling technologies, and Journalism
- Industry Immersion: Frequent Study visits to media companies, television studios, radio stations, and regular Talk session in the campus with media professionals, and networking opportunities together fostering industry alignment
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum: A dynamic Quant heavy, holistic approach blending electives, training, and innovative teaching methods followed by regular curriculum updates to align with industry trends and ensure relevant knowledge.
- Experiential Learning Approach: Practical exposure through internships, industrial visits, certification courses, case studies, and seminars, hackathons, Studyathons, simulations., Application-based research assignments and AI based components
- Continuous Assessment System: 50% internal assessments and 50% end-semester exams, comprising multiple assessment components such as research publishing, Projects, case studies, and worksheets, to simulate comprehensive learning.
- Industry Exposure & Networking: Frequent Workshops, hackathons, and summits led by professionals from top media organizations.
Programme Highlights
PESU X Factors
- Case Studies: dedicated class room sessions to discuss and write solutions to Real-world media challenges through in-depth case studies which are provided by top research institutes
- Research Papers: Hands-on opportunities and guidance to author impactful research papers as a part of their curriculum, focusing on the relevance
- Mentoring: Regular personalized guidance sessions from faculty and industry experts to align academic pursuits with career goals
- Peer-to-Peer Learning: Engaging learning environment fostering collaboration amongst students and faculty leading to a diverse knowledge sharing setup
- Exposure: Workshops, Industry Visits, Hackathon, Summits and Seminars led by media professionals to provide practical insights.
Specializations/ Domains
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
- Advertisement & Public Relations
Focus Areas/ Key Subjects
- Years 1 & 2: Comprises of foundational courses in print, audiovisual, and multimedia journalism, Sound and Audio, Cinematography, Digital Photography, research Methodologies, writing, and reporting. Students gain hands-on experience through internships at the end of each academic year.
- Years 3 & 4: Specialization based subjects, Data visualization, complemented by departmental and interdisciplinary electives. Students culminate their learning with a capstone project, industry collaboration, or dissertation.
List of Subjects
Pedagogy Method
Industry/ Corporate Connect
Mr. N. Gopalaswami
Mr. S. Jaishankar
Mrs. Smriti Irani
Mr. Tejasvi Surya
Justice Mrs. Nagarathna
Mr. Deepak Vohra
Mr. Sachin Banavasi
Mr. R J Prashant
Mr. Samir Kagalkar
Mr. Narendra Jadhav
Experiential learning
- Blog/ Newsletter writing
- Video news Bulletin
- Podcasting
- Short film Making and Documentaries
- Audio /Video Advertisement creations
Future Career Prospects After Completing the Program
Graduates of this program acquire valuable skills that open doors to a wide range of career opportunities across various industries such as
- News Media: Print, broadcast, and digital journalism
- Social Media & Content Creation: Digital marketing, content writing, influencer marketing,
- Film & Advertising: Production, scriptwriting, Story board writing, Shooting, Prop Manager, Director of Photography, brand marketing, brand management, PR
Management, - Academia: Media studies, film studies, gender studies, political research, teaching and research positions
- Civil Society: NGOs, think tanks, development organizations, advocacy roles
- Corporate Communications: Internal communication, brand storytelling, crisis communication, Corporate Trainers, Technical writers, Content Writers.
- Entertainment & Cultural Management: Event planning, talent management, media consultancy, Media Management,
- Technology & Digital Media: UX writing, multimedia production, data journalism, Interface designs,
Potential Recruiters
- Thomson Reuters
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- CNN
- Accenture Interactive
- Economic Times
- Viacom
- Disney
- Zee Media
- Sun Network
- Samsu.io
- TV9
- Vishwavani
Curriculum Structure
Placements
Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement
Placements
Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement
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Ring Road Campus /
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Ring Road Campus /
Electronic City Campus:
080-10-297297
Hanumanthanagar Campus:
+91 80 22429391
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