BA Journalism and Mass Communication (Digital) -Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications

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The media industry in India is transforming into a digital-first industry. Traditional media platforms like newspapers, TV & radio networks are all transforming into converged digital platforms which means that media professionals today need new age digital skills for producing, distributing & monetising content.

This cutting-edge BA with specialisation in Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications degree program is designed to equip students for this growing demand in the Indian & global media industries. It takes a digital- first approach focusing on the transformative role of technology in journalism & communications. It focuses on New-Age growth areas in media such as social media, mobile journalism, data visualisation & Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications degree programme trains students as digital storytellers, provides hands on training on state-of-the-art infrastructure and imparts cross-cutting communication skills  which are in demand in the media sector,corporates, public policy institutions and startups.

Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications specialization equips students with a strategic 360 degree corporate communication toolset for effective marketing communication in the corporate and development sectors. Students doing this course will be trained to manage digital marketing and campaigns for both corporations & public policy institutions. Students interested in managing brand products, working in the marketing space globally, using development communication in the social sector or entering strategic communications professionally or particularly suited for Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications course. The broad themes students would be exploring in detail as part of this specialisation include: Managing Brands, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Campaign Design, Strategic Marketing and Communication for Social Development & Public Policy.

Duration

Duration of Program

3 years (6 semesters)

Seats

Seats

45*

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UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.

Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.

DETAILS
  • Digital Communication Strategist/Manager
  • Social Media Officer
  • Public Policy Communication Strategist
  • Media Relations Specialist
  • PR Manager
  • Communication Coordinator Executive/Officer/Manager
  • Brand Executive/Office/Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Marketing & Communications Professional
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Internal Communications Manager

Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII any Stream.

Personal Interview

2022-25

Program Curriculum: Click Here to Download

SEMESTER  I

Subject Code Subject Credits
SOMM1002 Why Media Matters 3
SOMM1003 Exploring foundations of Communication 3
SMBA1014 Indian Polity: Democracy and the State 3
SDCS1029 Creative Writing 3
SOMM1004 Fundamentals of Social Media 2
SMBA1013 Critical Analysis: Media Platforms 3
SLLS0102 Living Conversations 2
SLLS0101 Learning how to learn 2
CSEG115 Computer Lab-I 2
TOTAL   23

SEMESTER II

Subject Code Subject Credits
SOMM1006 The Indian Economy: Key Principles and Introduction 2
SOMM1005 Writing and Reporting for Digital media 3
SOMM1007 Media laws: Regulation, governance, and Ethics 2
MKTG1004 Marketing Management 3
SDGD1002 Film and Video Photography 3
SMPC1001 Introduction to Digital networks: Social transformation and disruption 2
SLSG0101 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
SLLS0103 Leadership and Teamwork 2
TOTAL   20

SEMESTER III

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM2001 Media and Gender politics 3
SMJM2002 The law and the Journalist 3
SOMM2003 Strategic Communications 3
SOMM2004 MoJo: Producing video and audio content 3
SMJM2003 Reporting the other India 1
SOMM2005 How to build a Brand on Digital 3
SOMM2006 Media Production tools 1
SLSG0201 Ethical leadership in the 21st Century 3
SLLS0201 Design Thinking 2
  Exploratory Elective I 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER IV

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM2004 Blogging and Web publishing 3
SMJM2005 Multi-cam TV production and Floor management. 3
SMDM2005 Introduction to data analytics 3
SPMC2001 OTT platforms and the media Business 1
MKTG3025 Digital branding, branded content, and content marketing strategies. 3
SMDM2004 Search Engine Optimization and Platform Analytics 3
  Exploratory Elective II 3
  Exploratory Elective III 3
SLSG0202 Environment and Sustainability  - Himalaya Fellowship 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER V

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMDM3002 Public policy and digital media 3
SMDM3003 Motion Graphics 3
SPMC3001 PR Communications 3
SMDM3004 Introduction to Python for content creators 3
SMJM3001 Media platforms: Evolution and digital shifts. 3
SMDM3001 How to build direct traffic on platforms outside Google + FB 2
SLLS0301 Persuasive Presence 2
SLSG0301 Start your Start-Up 3
  Exploratory Elective IV 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER VI

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM3002 Storytelling and Data Journalism 3
MKTG3026 How to Build a marketing Campaign.  2
  Signature course basket 3
  Exploratory Elective V 3
  Exploratory Elective VI 3
PROJ3131 Capstone project 3
TOTAL   17

DETAILS

Careers
  • Digital Communication Strategist/Manager
  • Social Media Officer
  • Public Policy Communication Strategist
  • Media Relations Specialist
  • PR Manager
  • Communication Coordinator Executive/Officer/Manager
  • Brand Executive/Office/Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Marketing & Communications Professional
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Internal Communications Manager
Eligibility

Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII any Stream.

Selection Criteria

Personal Interview

Curriculum

2022-25

Program Curriculum: Click Here to Download

SEMESTER  I

Subject Code Subject Credits
SOMM1002 Why Media Matters 3
SOMM1003 Exploring foundations of Communication 3
SMBA1014 Indian Polity: Democracy and the State 3
SDCS1029 Creative Writing 3
SOMM1004 Fundamentals of Social Media 2
SMBA1013 Critical Analysis: Media Platforms 3
SLLS0102 Living Conversations 2
SLLS0101 Learning how to learn 2
CSEG115 Computer Lab-I 2
TOTAL   23

SEMESTER II

Subject Code Subject Credits
SOMM1006 The Indian Economy: Key Principles and Introduction 2
SOMM1005 Writing and Reporting for Digital media 3
SOMM1007 Media laws: Regulation, governance, and Ethics 2
MKTG1004 Marketing Management 3
SDGD1002 Film and Video Photography 3
SMPC1001 Introduction to Digital networks: Social transformation and disruption 2
SLSG0101 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
SLLS0103 Leadership and Teamwork 2
TOTAL   20

SEMESTER III

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM2001 Media and Gender politics 3
SMJM2002 The law and the Journalist 3
SOMM2003 Strategic Communications 3
SOMM2004 MoJo: Producing video and audio content 3
SMJM2003 Reporting the other India 1
SOMM2005 How to build a Brand on Digital 3
SOMM2006 Media Production tools 1
SLSG0201 Ethical leadership in the 21st Century 3
SLLS0201 Design Thinking 2
  Exploratory Elective I 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER IV

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM2004 Blogging and Web publishing 3
SMJM2005 Multi-cam TV production and Floor management. 3
SMDM2005 Introduction to data analytics 3
SPMC2001 OTT platforms and the media Business 1
MKTG3025 Digital branding, branded content, and content marketing strategies. 3
SMDM2004 Search Engine Optimization and Platform Analytics 3
  Exploratory Elective II 3
  Exploratory Elective III 3
SLSG0202 Environment and Sustainability  - Himalaya Fellowship 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER V

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMDM3002 Public policy and digital media 3
SMDM3003 Motion Graphics 3
SPMC3001 PR Communications 3
SMDM3004 Introduction to Python for content creators 3
SMJM3001 Media platforms: Evolution and digital shifts. 3
SMDM3001 How to build direct traffic on platforms outside Google + FB 2
SLLS0301 Persuasive Presence 2
SLSG0301 Start your Start-Up 3
  Exploratory Elective IV 3
TOTAL   25

SEMESTER VI

Subject Code Subject Credits
SMJM3002 Storytelling and Data Journalism 3
MKTG3026 How to Build a marketing Campaign.  2
  Signature course basket 3
  Exploratory Elective V 3
  Exploratory Elective VI 3
PROJ3131 Capstone project 3
TOTAL   17
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