📘 Program Name: MA in Journalism and Mass Communication

⏳ Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time) / 2 Years (Part-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 60
📅 Intake: Fall & Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

The MA in Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona International University offers students an in-depth understanding of the evolving media landscape, the impact of digital technologies, and the role of communication in society. The program is designed to develop critical thinking, research skills, and practical media expertise, preparing graduates for successful careers in journalism, media production, public relations, and communication management. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience across media platforms such as print, digital, broadcast, and social media.

Students will explore key topics including media ethics, political communication, media law, and multimedia production, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the rapidly changing global media environment.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Key courses include:

• 📰 Introduction to Journalism – Core principles, ethics, and history of journalism, including the role of the press in democratic societies.

• 📱 Digital Media and Communication – Understanding the transformation of media in the digital age, with a focus on online journalism, social media, and multimedia production.

• 📺 Broadcast Journalism – Techniques and practices in TV and radio journalism, including news reporting, production, and broadcasting.

• 📜 Media Law and Ethics – Legal frameworks governing the media industry, including freedom of speech, privacy laws, and ethical dilemmas in journalism.

• 📰 Investigative Journalism – Techniques for uncovering stories, conducting in-depth research, and producing investigative reports.

• 📢 Public Relations and Corporate Communication – Strategies for managing organizational communication, media relations, and public perceptions.

• 📊 Political Communication – The relationship between politics, media, and public opinion, focusing on political campaigns and media coverage.

• 🎥 Multimedia Journalism – Practical training in digital tools, video production, and storytelling across multiple platforms.

• 🌍 Global Media Studies – A critical examination of media systems, cultural industries, and communication practices across different countries and regions.

• 🎓 Capstone Project or Thesis – An independent research or practical project focused on an area of interest in journalism or mass communication.

🎯 Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers in a wide range of media industries, including print, broadcast, online media, and public relations. Career opportunities include:

• 📰 Journalist or Reporter

• 🎬 Broadcast Producer or Director

• 💻 Digital Media Specialist

• 📱 Social Media Manager

• 📢 Public Relations Manager

• 📊 Content Strategist

• 📰 Investigative Journalist

• 🎥 Multimedia Journalist

• 🏛️ Media Consultant

• 🎓 Communication Researcher

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships

Students benefit from:

• 🌍 International Media Collaborations – Opportunities to work with global media organizations, NGOs, and public relations firms.

• 🎤 Guest Lectures and Seminars – Attend talks from industry experts, journalists, and communication specialists.

• 🧳 Internships – Practical placements with leading media houses, news agencies, public relations firms, and digital marketing companies.

• 💡 International Media Conferences – Opportunities to attend and participate in global journalism and communication conferences.

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.

• 📄 Statement of Purpose explaining interest in journalism and mass communication and career aspirations.

• 📑 Resume/CV detailing academic and professional experience in media or communication.

• 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $12,000 (varies by mode)

• 🎓 Scholarships: Up to 30% based on academic merit and financial need

• 🧾 Paid Internships and Research Assistantships available