Master of Arts (Digital Journalism) [MA(DJ)]

Level – Postgraduate

Duration – 2 years (4 semesters)

Seats – 30

Eligibility Criteria

Passed graduation in any discipline from recognized university.

About the Programme

The penetration of digital media is increasing continuously. Media institutions are competing with each other in getting and disseminating news across the world. Digital media has opened up new avenues of employment. The programme is very helpful in understanding current scenario and basics of digital journalism.

Course objective

  • To develop understanding and skills in digital communication and digital journalism.
  • To develop understanding in online journalism.
  • To explain the merits, demerits and limitations of digital media.

If you are interested in digital journalism and have a nose for news and want to build a career in digital media, this programme is for you.

Career path you can choose after the course

  • Digital Journalist.
  • Journalist.
  • TV news producer and filmmaker.
  • TV reporter.
  • Radio reporter.
  • News anchor.
  • Photo Journalist.
  • Advisors in political parties media room.
  • Event Manager (Event Management).
  • Public Relations Officer.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Faculty

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta
Head
Qualification: PhD (Broadcast Journalism), Master in Communication & Public Relations, MA (English), MA (Hindi), MA (Sociology), Hons. Dip. in Video Production.
Experience: 20 years (Teaching), 4 years (Professional)
Area of Specialisation: Electronic Media, Media Research, Photo Journalism, TV Production.
Dr. Ramdin Tyagi
Producer
Qualification: PhD, M.J.M.C., MA, LLB
Experience: 20 years
Area of Specialisation: News Writing, Editing and Printing Production
Lokendra Singh Rajput
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.J.M.C. and Net.
Experience: 7 years (Teaching), 6 years (Professional Experience)
Area of Specialisation: News Writing, Editing and Printing Production
Satendra Dehariya
Assistant Professor
Qualification: P.G. (Mass Communication)
Experience: 4 years
Area of Specialisation: Print Journalism
Dr. K. Mani Kandhan Nair
Assistant Professor
Qualification: PhD (Computer Science)
Experience: 14 years
Area of Specialisation: IT & ICT, Print Media, Multimedia and Graphic Application
Dr. Ranjan Singh
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.J., PhD (Journalism)
Experience: 14 years
Area of Specialisation: Dainik Bhskar, Dainik Jagran, Patrika