Is journalism a good career option for a commerce graduate?

Journalism as a career is an attractive option for youngsters especially for those who have a flair for writing and communication and wish to do something for the society. Journalism has nothing to do with changing the world- as is always believed- it is only a medium between the world and the common man. It is for people who are ready to explore various opportunities 24/7, without any constraints. In short the person should be: Good in language and vocabulary Updated with current affairs Efficient in meeting deadlines Quick in responding to happenings Keen interest for news Outgoing Qualification: Journalism course can be done either after 12th or after graduation. No certificate courses or Diploma courses are available. To pursue journalism as career, one can take up a Bachelors course in mass communication or mass media or journalism after 12th. After Bachelors, one can also pursue Masters in journalism or mass communication, or PG Diploma in journalism or mass communication. A graduate from any field who wishes to be a journalist can also opt for a postgraduate course in journalism after Bachelors. Top colleges for study in journalism: Editworks School of Mass Communication Noida, Uttar Pradesh National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism Ahmedabad, Gujarat National Institute of Mass Communication-New Delhi, Delhi Xavier Institute of Communications-Mumbai, Maharashtra Indian Institute of Mass Communication-New Delhi, Delhi IAAN School of Mass Communication-New Delhi, Delhi Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies-Kolkata, West Bengal HINT Institute of Mass Communication-Ghaziabad, Uttar Centre for Mass-Communication And Video-Graphy-Kolkata, West Bengal Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)-Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Manorama School of Communication-Kottayam, Kerala Asian College of Journalism- Chennai, Tamil Nadu Jamia Millia Islamia- New Delhi

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