Introduction

The BS Mass Communication Programme is to be completed in a minimum period of four years. The programme provides a broad overview of mass communication theories and methods. Students are required to participate in workshops, quizzes, exams, project/thesis and do internship in an accredited media organization.

INTERNSHIP MANNUAL

In 8th Semester, a student is required to do an Internship for two months (Mandatory requirement of BS Mass Communication Degree) in any reputed Newspaper of Pakistan, TV News Channel and Radio Station of your choice. After completion of two month internship the student is required to prepare an Internship Report as per given format, make hard bound copy of Internship in black color with golden color writing and submit it (in hard & soft form) to the Internship Coordinator Department of Mass Communication, AIOU, Islamabad alongwith Internship Evaluation Proforma Signed and Stamp from the concerned Organization and Internship letter from the organization from where Internship completed.

Internship Report Format:

Front Page:     Name of Organization and Student Name with Roll No and Registration No Program Name and Contact No of Student

Table of Contents:

  1. Title Page
  2. Acknowledgment
  3. Introduction
  4. History of Organization
  5. Organizational Structure
  6. Working Position
  7. Working Experience as Internee

(Attached Sample Work)

  1. Conclusion
  2. Suggestions & Recommendations
  3. Internship Certificate from the Concerned Organization

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant having intermediate/higher secondary school pass certificate or equivalent in second division (at least 45% marks) with any subject(s) from any recognized institution is eligible for admission. There is no merit and age determination. All students who fulfill above criteria will be granted admission. Students are required to fill the admission form available online. Fee should be deposited in any designated nearby bank on or before the closing date.  

Selection Process

It is an open merit programme and admission will be granted to all the candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. 

Teaching Methodology

This BS (4-year) in Mass Communication is offered in blended mode. There will be online workshop classes in every semester with compulsory 70% attendance. Two assignments, a quiz and a final exam will conducted for each course. Research Project/Thesis and Two Months internship are mandatory components of the degree. 

Pakistan Studies (9374)
Compulsory English-1 (9407)
Reporting (9251)
Concepts of Mass Communication (9252)
Islamic Studies/Ethics (for Non Muslims Students only)    (9401/5437)
 

Principles of Journalism-I (9253)
Principles of Journalism-II (9254)
Compulsory English-II (9408)
Fundamentals of Computer (Basics of Information & Communication Technology) (5403)
Sociology (Introduction to Sociology, Culture and Society) (9410)
 

Magazine Journalism (9255)
Principle of TV Broadcasting (9256)
Introduction to Advertising (9257)
Principles of Radio Broadcasting (9258)
Compulsory English-III (9409)
 

Introduction to Public Relations (9259)
Book Editing & Production (9260)
Advertising and Sales Promotion (5435)
Math & Stats (9417)
 

Print Media-I (9261)
Print Media-II (9262)
Public Relations (9263)
National & International Current Affairs-I (9264)
National & International Current Affairs-II (9265)
Language Skills & Communicative Abilities (9266)

Electronic Media-I (9267)
Electronic Media-II (9268)
Advertising (9269)
Process & Effects of Mass Communication-I (9270)
Process & Effects of Mass Communication-II (9271)
Development Support Communications (9272)
 

Advance Theories & Strategies of Communication-I (9273)
Advance Theories & Strategies of Communication-II (9274)
Basic Concepts in Social Sciences-I (9275)
Basic Concepts in Social Sciences-II (9276)
Research Methods in Mass Communication-I (9277)
Research Methods in Mass Communication-II (9278)
 

Social Psychology-I (9279)
Social Psychology-II (9280)
Media Ethics & Laws-I (9281)
Media Ethics & Laws-II (9282)

* Thesis (Mandatory) (9283)
* Internship (Non credit) (Mandatory)
 

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Workshop

Mandatory workshops for all the courses in every semester. 

Thesis

Mandatory thesis in final semester. 

Practical

02 months mandatory internship in the field will give the practical orientation to the students. 

For Internship Application Performa click: Here

Viva

Viva-voce exam for thesis will be conducted. 

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.