MS in Communications is a two-year Masters Program in Mass Communications offered by St Aloysius College, Mangalore under the autonomy system.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to impart theoretically sound education in mass communication
to help students integrate their learning with adequate practical experience
to train youngsters in all streams of media with practical learning
to prepare them to get into industry easily by developing competence in offering job-oriented education

The course is designed to offer the best of theoretical and practical knowledge to students. Hence it covers alll the media, besides specializing in three streams. The two-year Maters program is neatly organized into our semesters:

Theories of Communication
Development of Media
Reporting
Editing
Media Laws and Ethics

Communication Research
Introduction to AV Media
Corporate Communication
Photography & Photojournalism
Practice Journal

Media Management
Development Communication
Marketing Communication & Advertisement
Creative Communication
Media, Cultural and Globalisation
Practice Journal

Specialisation in any ONE:
1) Broadcast Media(3 papers)
2) Print & News Media(3 papers)
3) Corporate Communication(3 papers)
+ Environment & Media OR
Political Communication + Dissertation

In addition, the students will undergo six weeks of internship in reputed media organizations for their hands-on experience in media.

Academically well qualified staff with Doctorates & UGC - NET exams
Known for research with research projects from reputed research organisations
Likely to have an FM(campus) radio for the College to aid student learning
Guest lectures from the field
Practical exposure to media on a regular basis
Well- euipped and regularly updated infrastructure
Experience of organizing workshops at national level
Good relationship with and impressive profile of the Department in the industry.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Studnts with B.A. Journalism / B.A.J.C., B.Com, B.Sc, or any other equipment degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Non- Journalism studnts also can apply.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Mass communications is a rapidly expanding field. Any student with a sound knowledge of the media and some exposure will be
easily absorbed in media industry, teaching, or any industry in various capacities. The department will also have tie-ups with
renowned media organisations for campus recruitments.

FOR ANY CLARIFICATION CONTACT THE PRINCIPAL OR THE COURSE COORDINATOR:
Dr. (Fr) Richard Rego SJ; Head, Dept of Journalism
Phone: 0824-2449700 Ext. 118 OR 0824-2449706