VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication (4 year program)

Introduction

Objectives

Eligibility Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Award of Degree

Project / Internship / Practicals

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours
Total Semesters 8
Duration 4 Years


BS (Mass Communication) Course Selection Rules
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG101 English Comprehension Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH100 General Mathematics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO401 Economics Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims) Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL202 Islamic Studies Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ETH100 Effective Citizenship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM301 Communication skills Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA301 Statistics and Probability Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAK302 Pakistan Studies Required 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MCM310 Journalistic Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM311 Reporting and Sub-Editing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM401 Fundamentals of Public Relations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
URD101 Urdu Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAK301 Pakistan Studies Required 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
GSC101 General Science Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM411 Introduction to Broadcasting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM501 Advertising for Print and Electronic Media Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM511 Theories of Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM610 Mass Communication Law & Ethics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 5
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MCM514 Feature & Column Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM601 Media Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSC401 Public International Law Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU403 Art, Crafts and Calligraphy Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC401 Cultural Anthropology Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 6
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MCM515 Radio News Reporting & Production Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM532 Magazine Journalism Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCMI619 Internship Report-Mass Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA630 Research Methods Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS204 Cyber Law Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 7
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MCM431 Development Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM516 TV News Reporting & Production Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM517 Online Journalism Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM520 Contemporary Mass Media Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSC201 International Relations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM512 Media Lab Required 2 (Theory:0, Practical:2)
 
Semester No. 8
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MCM499 Capstone Project Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM531 Community Journalism Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM604 International Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM611 Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Media Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC610 Electronic Media & Virtual Community Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 


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