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Masters in Media Technology

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Affiliation: Purbanchal University

Faculty: Journalism

Duration: 2 years and 0 months

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Technological convergence is making mass communication – a more sophisticated & complex discipline. The rapid technological advancement and with globalization of contents at equal speed has heightened the challenges to the media organization thus demands dynamic & qualified workforce. Therefore, a quality mass communication education is must to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities offered in 21st century. Recognizing the current demand of qualified professional media persons in the Nepalese media sector, Shepherd College offers a two-year full-time Masters in Media Technology (MMT) degree program.

The Master of Arts (M.A) degree in Media Technology is intended for the candidates working in any communication-related field, and seeking to advance to a position with broader perspective. This The MA in Media Technology has specialized concentration areas available to qualified individuals with interest and background in communication industry.

The 63 credit hour MMT program is designed to meet the global standards in media practices. Shepherd College supports the teaching-learning in all possible way; the faculty members are highly qualified & experienced as well as the college has ample facilities for practical assignments.

Learning Outcomes:

Shepherd College endeavors that its graduates have appropriate skills, knowledge and abilities in contextual, generic and specialist areas of media theory and practices together with personal qualities necessary to compete in varied media related profession across all industry sectors so they may be prepared for leadership roles in chosen area.

Graduates of MMT degree program will be able to:
  • Apply skills & knowledge in technical areas of communication to specific organizational issues or challenges;
  • Manage projects within a communication framework;
  • Work effectively in specialized media environment;
  • Present technical solutions to media communication related problems;
  • Work with and manage creative and technical experts;
  • Use strategy and tactics in implantation of communication plans and programs;
  • Adapt and integrate new skills as technologies change.

ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

Applicants seeking admission to MMT studies must have a Bachelors Degree in any discipline (faculty/stream) from an accredited educational institution. Work experience is preferred, but not essential.

CAREER PROSPECTS

MMT is an internationally portable degree. Upon successful completion of the MMT program, students typically start career in media houses, production companies, advertising & PR agencies as in I/NGOs and variety of corporate organizations as media related activities.

Globally, demand for MMT degree-holders is enormously increasing, especially in Nepal where a large number of media organizations are functioning without fully qualified media personnel. The MMT program at Shepherd prepares students to join at the middle and senior levels in any media related functional areas, i.e. reporting, editing, feature production, radio & television content producers, communication executives & officers in business, government or social organization.