Master of Mass Communication - MMC

Master of Mass Communication - MMC

MMC or Master of Mass Communication is a postgraduate Mass Communication course. Mass communication describes the academic study of the various means by which individuals and entities relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time. It is usually relating to newspaper and magazine publishing, radio, television and film, as these are used both for disseminating news and for advertising.

During the Mass Communication course, the program has three major tracks of study. At every step, students are taught to critically examine the role of mass communication in society, and all students are provided with a firm grounding in theory and analysis. Graduates are prepared to be leaders and critical thinkers, but it depends on them what career they opt for.

Master of Mass Communication Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree in any subject or any other equivalent qualififcation from a recognized University.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.

Master of Mass Communication Syllabus

Syllabus of Mass Communication course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Mass Communication Colleges

• International Institute of Management Media and Institute of Technology - IIMMIT, Delhi

Master of Mass Communication Course Suitability

• Applicants must have good communication skills and interpersonal skills as it will not just help them land good projects but makes it easier to build a rapport with the clients and colleagues.
• Students should be creative, spontaneous and unique. They can think out of the box, and present information regarding anything in a very creative and unique manner.
• They should also be able to deal with failures and rejection, and the ability to work for long hours are some of the qualities required for the field of mass communication.
• They should have a detail-oriented mind. For example, if students plan to work on a feature or intend on reporting an issue, always make sure to give prior importance to content.

How is the Master of Mass Communication Course Beneficial?

• Applicants can also have jobs in the advertising industry. The basic idea of advertising is to create awareness in the minds of potential customers.
• They can also have jobs regarding public relations officer; their main task is to bring the organization’s accomplishment before the public through newspapers and television.
• They can have lucrative job opportunities in public relations, newspaper, radio, television, publishing houses, advertising agencies, government organizations and many other sectors.
• Willing candidates can go for further research studies and can become a teacher/lecturer in schools and colleges respectively.

Master of Mass Communication Employment Areas

• Advertising Agencies
• Colleges & Universities
• Corporate Communication
• Legal Affairs Department
• News & Magazines
• Press Information Bureau
• Radio & TV

Master of Mass Communication Job Types

• Correspondent
• Event Manager
• Fashion Photographer
• Film Director & Producer
• Photojournalist
• Public Relations Officer
• Radio Jockey
• Screenwriter
• Teacher/Lecturer
• TV Correspondent
• Video Jockey