Introduction
The
origin of Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC) dates
back to 1990 when the Symbiosis Society decided to establish an
institute to impart basic knowledge and training to aspiring
journalists. This was the Symbiosis Institute of Journalism and
Communication (SIJC), a compact, autonomous, post-graduate media
school with a focus on journalism.
Over the years, the Institute kept pace with emerging
technologies and dynamic changes in various media, and was
renamed as the Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication -
repositioned as an integrated mass communication institute for
grooming media professionals in all areas of mass communication
and communication management.
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Offered
SIMC
offers two-year full-time postgraduate diploma programmes in
Post
Graduate Diploma In Mass Communication
Post
Graduate Diploma In Communication Management
The
2-year post-graduation academic course is interspaced with long
internships with well known media organisations and corporates.
Every year SIMC selects about about 100 students, after a
stringent all-India admission test and prepares them to become
the most sought-after media professionals.
Although the program is in English, applicants with multilingual
skills are strongly encouraged.
The Mass Communication major comprises the following specialisations:
a) Journalism ( Print, Broadcast and Cyber Media)
b) Audio-Visual Production (Radio Communication, Television Production,
Ad and Documentary Filmmaking and Film Studies)
The Communication Management major comprises the following specialisations:
c) Advertising (Client Servicing / Account Planning, Media and Creative � Art
& Copy)
d) Public Relations (PR, Corporate Communication and Event Management)
Both
programmes are two-year long, full-time programmes, divided into
four semesters with two internships.
The
curriculum in the first semester has mandatory courses only,
common for students of both programmes and covering broad areas
of mass communication and communication management. In the
second, third and fourth semesters, the student takes several
requisite courses and also chooses "optionals", based
on individual specialisation.
Both
programmes are intensive and involve substantial workload. The
total number of hours of classes plus practicum may vary between
60 and 70 hours per week.
There is two internships, of approximately three months duration
each. The Institute has a comprehensive database of potential
internship houses, and recommends each student for internship to
one of these. While the Institute saw a 100% placement record in
the past three years, placements are NOT guaranteed. Campus
placements are coordinated by the Student placement committee,
which comprises of elected student members.
Admission Procedure
SNAP is the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, a common
written test conducted by Symbiosis for Postgraduate programmes
in management, information technology, mass communication and
geo-informatics.
SNAP is the first step in seeking admission to Symbiosis
Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC). This test will be held
in 23 cities all over India. The score of the SNAP Test will be
used to shortlist candidates for individual selection process (GD
/ PI etc)
Visit for details visit www.snaptest.org
Eligibility (PGP-Gen)
Graduates
in any discipline from a recognised University with 45%
aggregate are eligible. Applicants expecting their final year
results may apply. Their admission will be provisional and
subject to furnishing proof of graduation with 45% by beginning
of the Second Semester. Failure to furnish proof shall render
their admission null and void.
Fess
and Expenses
The approximate fees is Rs.1,67,500/-
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