Graduation Requirements

New Curriculum: From Summer 2020

The course requirements for a BSS in Media Studies and Journalism with majors in Digital Journalism, Digital Film and Television Production, Public Relations, and Communication for Development are as follows:

Course Type

 

General Education Foundation (GEF) Courses

ULAB Core Courses (UCC)

General Education (GED) Elective Tier 1 Courses

General Education (GED) Elective Tier 2 Courses

General Education (GED) Elective Tier 3 Courses

Communication Foundation Courses

Major Study Concentration

Minor Study Concentration

Internship and Portfolio

Total

Number

5

3

4

4

4

7

9

5

2

43

Credits

15

9

12

12

12

21

27

15

6

129

 

Old Curriculum:

The course requirements for a BSS in Media Studies and Journalism with majors in Business Journalism, Digital Film and Television Production and Public Relations are as follows:

 

Course Type

 

GED Courses

Communication Studies Core Courses

Media Studies Core Courses

Major Study Concentration

Minor Study Concentration

Elective/Optional MSJ Courses

Internship or Project

Total

Number

10

9

6

9

5

2

2

43

 

By the end of the programme, the graduates would have:

PLO 1: Acquired a broad knowledge base essential for navigating in today’s society

PLO 2: Developed respect for nature and for the diversity of people

PLO 3: Understood the various concepts, models and theories of media, culture and communication

PLO 4: Internalized the ethics and codes of conduct required by the profession

PLO 5: Possessed creative, analytical and critical thinking abilities

PLO 6: Shown adequate communication skills in both English and Bengali languages

PLO 7: Demonstrated the ability to manipulate technologies of print, broadcast and new media

PLO 8: Produced an acceptable body of work (portfolio) to join the media and communication industry

 

The 3H Professionals

Cognitive Abilities

* Bengali and English Language Skills

* Analytical and Critical Skills

* Convergence Communication

* Mathematical Ability

* Liberal Arts Knowledge

Attitudinal Capacities

* Sustainable Development

* Professional Conduct

* Love for Learning

* Ethics and Moral Values

* Respect for Diversity

Behavioral Attributes

* Technologically Updated

* Multimedia Orientation

* Industry Focus

* Communication Excellence

* Problem Solving Focus