BJMC

Bachelor Of Journalism And Multimedia Communication

Course ID
BJMC
Campus
Main Campus
Level
Undergraduate
Semester
Credit
Method
Lecture

The Bachelor of Journalism and Multimedia Communication is a three year programme designed to equip students with not only outstanding theoretical and practical foundation in the fields of Print Media, Broadcasting, Multi-Media (Internet-based operations), Public Relations, Advertising, and Photojournalism but will also equip them to be agents of transformation – bringing the gospel and serving God’s agenda in the media sector.

The rapid growth of the communications sector requires people who are adequately trained in various aspects of communication. Indeed, the forces of globalization raise the imperative for adopting better ways of communicating efficiently and effectively.

Journalism and multimedia communication technology is critical in dealing with institutionalized forms of public message production and dissemination, operating on a large scale. It functions through the complex media of print journalism, radio, television, public relations, and the Internet.

To meet the challenges of the increasingly competitive media market, the programme has three areas of concentration, which should prepare the graduates for effective and focused participation in the marketplace. These are: 1) Print and Photo Journalism, 2) Broadcasting, 3) Public Relations and Advertising, 4) Christian communication worker

The programme aims to ensure that students
  • Acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in public communication in order to create awareness in society
  • Critically analyse contemporary issues in society and disseminate information through various and up-to-date mass media communication technologies using the latest softwares
  • Equip graduates with the right knowledge and skills that should enable them to become more competitive, creative, and enterprising in both the local an international mass media environments
  • Train students in appropriate technology to collect, process, store and disseminate timely information
  • Train students to write accurate, objective, fair and balanced stories.
  • Integrate journalism and communication knowledge and skills with the Christian worldview so as to bring about holistic transformation for self and society.