All About MMC (Mass Communication) : Eligibility | Colleges | Jobs

All About MMC: MMC or Master of Mass Communication is a 2-year duration postgraduate degree offered across various reputed colleges and Universities in India. Mass Communication is a medium of imparting and exchanging information on a large scale to a wide range of people.

The course offers numerous career opportunities to candidates who are not only high paying but also bring in job satisfaction and expression of creativity. The course requires candidates to have good communication and interpersonal skills, creativity and have an ability to think critically and analytically. The course offers theoretical as well as practical knowledge in a different mode of communication such as Newspaper Publishing, TV News Production, Advertising, media and much more.

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All About MMC: Eligibility

• Candidates should have completed their graduation (Bachelor’s degree) in any stream from any recognized University or Institution.
• Candidates need to secure a minimum of 50-60% marks in graduation.
• Relaxation up to 5% is entitled to reserved categories.
• Candidates should not be more than 30-35 in years when applying for the course.
• Some institutions and Universities also conduct entrance examinations and students have to qualify the exam and personal interview round.

Top MMC Colleges in India

• International Institute of Management Media and Information Technology (IIMMI), Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
• The Prestige Institution of Management and Research, Indore
• The Delhi School of Communication, Saket
• Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), University of Delhi
• Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
• Institute of Management, Christ University, Bangalore
• Madras Christian College, Chennai

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MMC Job Prospects

The career opportunities after the Masters of Mass Communication are immense and varied. The course enables students to take up different roles in the mass communication industry like a film director, television producers and public relation officers and many more.

• Radio Jockey – A Radio Jockey is responsible for playing music, holding discussions, and conducting interviews on radio.
• Screen Writer – A Screenwriter is a writer of the script of the film. A screenwriter typically creates a dialogue, characters and storyline of a movie script. 
• Journalist – A journalist’s main job is to do research, document, write as well as present news in ethical ways. 
• News Editor – Have the daily responsibility of deciding which news stories to be printed in the paper.
• TV Anchor – A broadcast journalist who welcome viewers to a television reality show and manages the viewer until the end of the broadcast.
• TV Producer – Works closely with directors and other production staff and oversees each project from start to completion.
• Public Relation Officer – Responsible for managing the reputation of the company. Deals with press enquiries, write press releases and manage the crisis.
• Cartoonist – Artist who draw customized and handmade pictures with words to instruct, guide and tell stories.
• Feature Writer – A person who is a journalist at a magazine, newspaper, or any other publication for researching and writing stories
• Fashion Photographer – Responsible for how clothing is presented in advertising campaigns, catalogues and fashion magazines.

Master of Mass Communication Specializations

The top specialization in the field of mass communication are listed below –

• MMC in Journalism
• MMC in Broadcasting
• MMC in Public Relations
• MMC in Event Management
• MMC in Advertising

All About MMC: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the career options after the MMC course?

MMC course opens a wide range of opportunities for the students – be it producer, reporter, writer, journalist and so on. From film making to working in production houses, everything is in your reach.

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• Which are the popular colleges in Mumbai for Master of Mass Communication?

The famous colleges are the University of Mumbai, Amity University, Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Wilson College and many more.

• What are the average fees for the Masters of Mass Communication (MMC)?

Fee may vary with college.