What are the career prospects after completing PG Diploma from Asian College of Journalism - ACJ?
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After doing a PG Diploma in TV Journalism and Communication at the Asian College of Journalism, you have lots of job options. You can work in news channels, entertainment, or even companies that make shows. In the one-year program, you learn how to interview people, speak well, and make news stories. It's great if you're into journalism or making media. Once you finish, you can get a good-paying job in news or production. If you like broadcast journalism, you can also join a programme at the Indian Institute of Journalism. They take about 100 students each year. You might need to do tests or group discussions to get in. If you do well,
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Employment opportunities for Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) students include: Content development, Editing, Reporting, Broadcasting, and Digital Journalism. Graduates of a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGJMC) can pursue diverse career paths. These include:
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Digital Media
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Corporate Communication
- Content Creation
- Media Management.
Some companies that hire journalism graduates include NIIT, Zomato, and Inshorts. These companies offer profiles such as content developer, content writer, and communications associate. Packages range from INR 3.5 to 4 Lakhs per ann...more
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No, the Asian College of Journalism clearly states that no refund will be given to a candidate who has paid the tuition fee for the admitted programme and has now withdrawn the admission.
There is no deduction of marks for question not attempted in ACJ. The candidates can safely skip a question if they do not know the correct answer. They will be marked zero for skipping the question.
The total marks for ACJ entrance exam is 200 (100 marks each for Section I and II).
The core subjects in the PG Diploma in Journalism at ACJ include -
- Key Issues Part I
- Key Issues Part II
- Media Perspectives
- Tools of the Modern Journalist
- The Media, Law and Society
The semester-wise electives at ACJ are mentioned in the table below.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Critical International Issues | Identities in a Plural Society |
| Making Sense of Politics | Political Economy of Development in India |
| Health Reporting | Sports Writing |
| Child Rights | Music and Freedom |
| Cricket without Borders | Documentary Film and the Investigation of Reality |
| Theatre and Performance | Science Reporting |
| Environmental Journalism | Defence and Strategic Affairs |
| Understanding Film | Covering Women's Issues |
| Media Landscape in J&K | Culture, Consumption and Communication |
| Covering Archeology | Understanding Genocides |
| Dalit Studies |
The Asian College of Journalism, Chennai was founded by the Indian Express Group (1994). Its ownership has now been taken over by the Media Development Foundation (2000). Over the years, it has taught some popular folks in the media. Some of its notable almuni include Rohan Joshi (stand-up comic and social media personality), Shaili Chopra (business journalist), Manju Latha Kalanidhi (journalist), Shiv Aroor (Managing Editor, NDTV), etc.
They offer a PG Diploma in Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism and a PG Diploma in Integrated Multimedia Journalism. Allegedly, their number of placement percentage has been nearly 100% i
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