Master of Science in Media Management

Objective : The two years Distance Learning Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Media Management being conducted by the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (SMU) from the University's Extension Campus at The Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of print and electronic media, journalism, mass communication, reporting, newspaper planning and management, .

Eligibility : Graduates of any discipline (Arts / Commerce / Science / Engg. / Medicine / Agriculture / Law etc).

Duration : Two years

Examination : To be conducted every year on 25-29 June and 27-31 December at Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Jammu, Kathmandu, Kohima, Kolkata, Kota, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Raipur, Srinagar, Shillong, Shimla, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Varanasi and Vishakhapatnam.

Award : Two Years Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree with specialisation in Media Management shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok.

Teaching Methodology : The Extension Campus of the University at the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi will accord admission to the students and provide all facilities including counselling, identity card, lessons, guidance, assignment sheets, etc.

Subjects :

First Year

1. Principles of Mass Communication,

2. Media Ethics and Laws

3. News Reporting and Editing

4. Media Management and Development

5. Professional Journalism

Second Year

6. Print Media Management

7. Electronic Media Management

8. Public Relations Management

9. Future of Mass Media

10. Master's Thesis

Study Materials : Printed lessons will be despatched from the University's Extension Campus at the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi. The assignments will also be sent to all the admitted participants from time to time. These assignments will be completed by the participants as an integral part of the Master's Degree Programme.

Medium of Instruction : Lessons are in English and so the students appear in the examination in English.

Confirmation of Admission : The Admissions Office at the New Delhi Extension Campus of the University situated at the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment will issue the money receipt and send confirmation letters to all the admitted participants within a week from the date of the receipt of completed applications.The identity card and lessons will be despatched within a month.

Examination Scheme : Each paper is of 100 marks out of which 25 marks are for practicals and internal assessment where as 75 marks are for written examination.

Master's Thesis : All admitted participants will be submitting a Master's Thesis based on any topic related to media planning, reporting, editing, development support communication, non-verbal communication, media ethics, freedom of press, press laws, human rights, journalistic writing, technical and science reporting, magazines and periodicals, radio, television, satellite, electronic camera, newspaper advertising and public relations, news and feature agencies, traditional folk media, foreign news, documentary and training films for corporate houses, public and private sector undertakings, international bodies, mass awareness films and channel planning on education, greening, human rights, peace, interfaith etc.

Tuition and Other Fee : The total fee for the two years distance learning Master's Degree Programme is Rs. 18,125 payable in four instalments. The first instalment of Rs. 4,625 is payable at the time of admission. The second, third and fourth instalment of Rs. 4500 is payable in the sixth, twelfth and eighteenth month. The examination fee will be payable as decided from time to time by Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok.

The first instalment of Rs. 4,625 is payable at the time of admission. The second, third and fourth instalment of Rs. 4500 is payable in the sixth, twelfth and eighteenth month. Bank Drafts should be sent by registered post only.

Accordingly, the completed Application Form alongwith four passport size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the first instalment of fee (Rs.4625) in the name of "Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences" payable at New Delhi must reach Dr. Aaradhana Salpekar, Head, New Delhi Extension Campus, Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, Green Gate, A 15, Paryavaran Complex, South of Saket, Maidangarhi Marg, New Delhi - 110030 by registered post only. The completed application forms may also be submitted personally at the Admissions Counter of the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi (Extension Campus of the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences) between 9 am and 5 pm.

Tuition Fee :

Rupees

Admission and Registration Fee

2125.00

First Year Fee @ Rs. 500 per month

6000.00

Land and Building Development Fee 

1000.00

Total Rs. 

9125.00

   
The Second year fee is payable after one year.  
Second Year Fee @ Rs. 500 per month 

6000.00

Assignment and Guidance Fee 

2000.00

Land and Building Development Fee 

1000.00

Total Rs.

9000.00