MA Multimedia and Public Relations

In recent times Multimedia and Public relations have become the backbone of brand-building and promotional activity. Master of Arts in Multimedia and Public Relations is a postgraduate program which combines the study of both multimedia and public reaction. It often taught about media studies, cultural studies, cultural exchanges, cultural politics, and corporate relationship building. Public Relations offer the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a sophisticated and ethical way. 

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 Years (Full-time)3 years (Part-time)
Minimum Qualification	Graduation
Admission Process	Entrance Exam or Merit Based
Course Fee	INR 2 lacs to 5 lacs (India) INR 15 lacs to 20 lacs (Abroad)
Average Salary	INR 5-7 lacs (India)INR 20-30 lacs (Abroad)
Career Scope	Media Manager, Public Relation Officer, Brand Manager, Social Media Manager

About MA Multimedia and Public Relations

The multimedia part of this program allows candidates to communicate with different media houses both print and electronic media. It helps to push the positive and impactful part of the entity and mitigate the unethical biased and negative opinions regarding the organization and individuals. It includes both theoretical and practical aspects of the course which engages students in different projects and assignments so that after completion of the program they can, later on, plan and execute campaigns and other initiatives. MA Multimedia and Public Relations is two years (full-time) and three years (part-time) program. 

Eligibility Criteria

To get admission to the MA multimedia and Public Relations in India and Abroad applicants need to fulfil the below-mentioned minimum eligibility criteria.

Admission Process

The admission process to get into MA Multimedia and Public Relations is listed below

• Applicants willing to pursue MA in Multimedia and Public Relations program can apply to the university and colleges offering the same program in India and Abroad.
• The application process can be done in both Online and Offline methods.
• After meeting the eligibility criteria and other admission requirements candidates can appear for the next step i.e., the entrance exam. It varies among different colleges and universities.
• After receiving the counselling call applicant start the document verification process and personnel interview.
• Fee submission is the final stage of the application process. After depositing the fee candidate gets a letter of acceptance in the desired course or program from a university or college which also mentions about class schedule and other information.

Course Curriculum

The course curriculum for the Master of Arts in Multimedia and Public Relation varies among colleges and universities in India and Abroad. Here some of the commonly taught subjects mentioned below are part of the syllabus of the MA in Multimedia and Public Relations.

• Science of Human Communication
• Media Language and its Style
• Advertising Management
• Mass Communication
• Origin and Growth of Media 
• Media Planning
• Principle of Public Relations
• Tools and Techniques of PR
• Basic Computer and Social Media Skills
• Consumer Behaviour Study
• Art of Copywriting
• Media and Business Ethics

Universities/Colleges in India

The below-mentioned college and universities offer Master’s degree programs in Multimedia and Public Relations in India.

Colleges/ Universities	Location
Symbiosis Institue of Media and Communication	Pune
Amity School of Communication	Noida
Xavier Institue of Communication	Maharastra
Bangalore University	Bangalore
National Institute of Mass Communication	Ahmedabad
The Delhi School of Communication	Delhi
MET Institute of Mass Media	Mumbai
School of Broadcasting and Communication	Mumbai
Jagran School of Journalism and Communication	Bhopal
Asian Academy of Film and Television	Noida

Universities/ Colleges Abroad

The below-mentioned foreign colleges and universities offer Master’s degree programs in Multimedia and Public Relations.

Colleges/ Universities	Location	QS Rankings (2023)
Stanford University	USA	3
University of California  Berkeley	England	27
The London School of Economics and Political Science	England	56
University of Amsterdam	Netherland	58
University of Texas Austin	USA	72
University of Southern California	USA	134
The University of Liverpool	England	=190

Cost of Study

The cost of study for an MA in Multimedia and Public Relation from India and Abroad is mentioned below. It generally varies based on college and university ranking and other factors.

College/ Universities	Fee (Annually)
India	INR 3-6 lacs
Abroad	INR 15-20 lacs

Salary, Job Role and Top Recruiters

After completing the Master of Arts program professionals start their career with the following roles and responsibilities based on their skill set and interest area.

Job Profile	Average Salary Abroad
Copywriter	USD 35K to USD 60K (INR 28 Lakh to 48 Lakh)
Digital Marketing Manager	USD 1 Lakh (INR 81 Lakh)
Public Relationship Officer	USD 75K to USD 1 Lakh (INR 60 Lakh to 81 Lakh)
Event and Campaign Manager	USD 50K to USD 75K (INR 41 Lakh to 60 Lakh)
Corporate Communications Manager	USD 60K ( INR 49 Lakh)
Media Consultant/Advisor	USD 45K to 60K (INR 36 Lakh to 49 Lakh)

Top Recruiters

Here are the following companies that hire Multimedia and PR post-graduates:

• Accenture
• Deloitte
• Amazon
• Facebook
• PwC Digital
• Hollywood
• Bollywood
• The Guardian 
• Wall Steer Journal

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