ABOUT
Department Of Journalism and Mass Communication

Introduction :

The establishment of the Department in 1974 marks the beginning of Journalism education in the State of Odisha. It offered teaching for Bachelors degree in Journalism. In 1977 nomenclature was changed to Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication. Further, 2 Years Masters degree course M.J.M.C. was restructured in 2000 and the semester system of examination as per U.G.C. guidelines was introduced in 2002. At present the Department offers teaching for 4 semester Master’s degree examination leading to award of the degree in M.A. (Mass Communication).

During past 40 years, the Department has produced above 1000 alumni and about 60% are employed in Media organisations such as newspapers, radio and television channels, government public sector and Public Relation organisations, advertising agencies, non-government organisations and academics.

Mission
Vision

List Of
External Mentors

  • Prof. J. S Giri, Retired Professor, Dept. of J & MC, Berhampur University
  • Prof. Benudhara Panda, former H.O.D., Dept. of J & MC, Ravenshaw University
  • Prof. Pitabasa Pradhan, Dean, Dept. of J&MC, Aligarh Muslim University, U.P
  • Dr. Mihir Ranjan Patra, Associate Professor, GJUST, Hisar

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Faculties

Research Area in the Journalism and Mass Communication

The imparted research skills prepare the student for a position as a research analyst or research scholar and academician in such fields as advertising, marketing communication research, public relations, political campaigning, health communication, and international communication, etc. It combines a command of applied research designs, techniques, and writing skills. The Department has a range of active researchers who are focused on contemporary and historical analysis of journalism, news production, developmental journalism and political communication etc. The department also has active research links and collaborative research ventures with departments of other institutions in India and abroad.

Research Thrust Area

  • Development Communication
  • Media and Gender
  • New Media Trends
  • Media and Culture
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Advertising and Public Relation
  • Film Studies
  • ICT and Development
  • Odia Journalism

List of Research Scholars

  1. Swayam Prakash Bedanta
  2. Amrita Mukherjee
  3. Basab Kumar Sarma
  4. Dipika Mondal
  5. Harshit Kachhap
  6. Sohini Biswas
  7. Sraya Banerjee
  8. Amar Pattanayak
  9. Archana Satapathy
  10. Biswanath Prah. Rajaguru
  11. Jitendriya Jena
  12. Kabita Maharana
  13. Swadhin Shakti Prasad

Alumni
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni Association

The Department has almost 1000 Alumni who are working in reputed organisations in the field of print, Television, Radio, Public Relation and Advertising as well as online media.

Department Facilities

Our
Events

  • Department released Bhanja Bihar Reporter, a lab journal of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication during the 19th Convocation of Berhampur University.
  • Department organised a class seminar on Photojournalism, Prof. Mrinal Chatterjee from IIMC, Dhenkanal delivered a lecture during the Seminar.

Click here to Download the latest issues of Bhanja Bihar Reporter ( A Lab Journal of the Department )

  • Bhanja Bihar Reporter 20th convocation issue
  • Bhanja Bihar Reporter Golden Jubilee issue

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