M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication with AI
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication with AI program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced research-grade training in journalism, mass communication, and digital media integrated with artificial intelligence. This program focuses on equipping students with advanced theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from the 1st semester itself. The curriculum covers advanced reporting and investigative journalism, broadcast and OTT journalism, advanced data journalism with AI, computational journalism, media research methods, advanced fact-checking and AI-content detection, media policy and platform regulation, integrated communication strategy, and dissertation research. Students gain advanced practical experience in dedicated investigative reporting labs, AI newsroom innovation labs, OTT-grade broadcast suites, and through structured fellowships with major newsrooms and media research organisations. Graduates of this program emerge as ‘Senior Journalists, Investigative Reporters, AI Newsroom Strategists, and Media Researchers’, enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Journalism and Mass Communication along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Job Roles & Progression
| Duration | Role | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0–2 Years | Senior Reporter / Investigative Journalist / Newsroom AI Associate | Joins at mid-tier with PG premium, leads investigative reporting, integrates advanced AI workflows in newsrooms, conducts media research, or supports senior editors on long-form features. | ₹5.0–10.0 LPA |
| 2–5 Years | Investigative Reporter / News Editor / Newsroom AI Strategist / Senior PR Consultant | Owns major investigations, edits flagship desks, leads AI newsroom innovation, runs senior PR / strategic-communication mandates, or directs media research projects. | ₹10.0–22.0 LPA |
| 5–10 Years | Editor / Bureau Chief / Editorial Director / Senior Media Researcher | Heads editorial functions at major newsrooms, directs investigative units, leads media-policy / regulation practice at think tanks, or holds senior PR / corporate-communication leadership. | ₹22.0–48.0 LPA |
| 10+ Years | Editor-in-Chief / Founder of Media Venture / Senior Faculty / Media Policy Director | Heads major newspaper / TV channel / digital newsroom, founds independent media ventures with external funding, holds distinguished academic chair (IIMC / ACJ / Columbia / Reuters Institute), or directs media-policy at national level. | ₹48.0 LPA – 2.0 Cr+ |
Course Details
Description: 4 Years Degree Program
No. of Seats: 40
No. of Credits: 160 minimum & as specified
The minimum eligibility for B.Sc. Diabetic Sciences is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board (CBSE/ISC) or equivalent.
| Semester | Name of the Subject |
| Semester 1 | Human Anatomy Human Physiology Biochemistry Basic Principles of Nutrition Introduction to Diabetes Practical: Anatomy and Biochemistry Lab |
| Semester 2 | Pathophysiology of Diabetes Pharmacology Fundamentals of Diabetes Management Community Medicine and Public Health Practical: Diabetes Management and Patient Interaction |
| Semester 3 | Advanced Diabetes Management Endocrinology Diabetes Complications Clinical Psychology Practical: Monitoring and Managing Diabetic Patients |
| Semester 4 | Diabetes in Special Populations (Pediatric and Geriatric) Dietary Management in Diabetes Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases Research Methodology and Biostatistics Practical: Specialized Diabetes Care |
| Semester 5 | Gestational Diabetes Management Lifestyle Modification and Diabetes Diabetes in Critical Care Settings Diabetes Foot Care Practical: Foot Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling |
| Semester 6 | Advanced Therapeutics in Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Emerging Trends in Diabetic Technology Health Education and Promotion Practical: Insulin Pump Programming and Patient Training |
| Semester 7 | Clinical Internship in Diabetology Case Studies and Patient Management Practical: Diabetes Clinics and Hospitals |
| Semester 8 | Diabetes Unit Management Thesis/Research Project Entrepreneurship in Diabetes Care Practical: Clinical and Administrative Operations |
- Clinical Management of Diabetes: Proficiency in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing patients with diabetes and its complications.
- Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling: Skills in advising patients on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to manage diabetes effectively.
- Diabetes Technology and Insulin Management: Knowledge of insulin pumps, glucometers, and emerging technologies in diabetic care.
- Patient Education and Public Health: Expertise in educating patients and communities on diabetes prevention and management.
- Specialized Diabetes Care: Focus on managing gestational diabetes, pediatric diabetes, and diabetes in elderly populations.
- Diabetes Unit Management: Skills to manage diabetes care units, including administrative tasks, compliance, and patient coordination.
- Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management: Training in advanced clinical care and therapeutic interventions for diabetic patients.
- Lifestyle and Dietary Management Certification: Focuses on dietary planning and lifestyle interventions for managing diabetes.
- Diabetes Technology Certification: Covers the use of modern diabetic technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
- Public Health and Patient Education Certification: Emphasizes community-level education and diabetes prevention programs.
- Diabetes Unit Management Certification: Provides training in managing diabetes clinics and administrative operations.
- M.Sc. in Diabetes or Endocrinology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetology
- Master’s in Clinical Nutrition
- Advanced Certifications in Diabetes Technology or Public Health
| Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0-3 years | Diabetes Educator, Clinical Nutritionist | ₹4,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 per annum |
| 3-5 years | Diabetes Specialist, Lifestyle Coach | ₹6,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 per annum |
| 5-10 years | Senior Diabetes Care Specialist, Unit Manager | ₹8,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
| 10+ years | Director of Diabetes Care Services, Consultant Diabetologist | ₹12,00,000+ per annum |
Note: Salaries vary based on experience, location, and type of healthcare institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political Science, Sociology, or any related Humanities / Social Sciences discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication with AI students undergo hands-on training in advanced investigative reporting labs, AI newsroom innovation labs, computational journalism studios, OTT-grade broadcast suites, media research methods labs (SPSS, NVivo, R), and structured fellowships at national newspapers, TV channels, digital newsrooms, and media research organisations.
- Advanced Investigative Reporting: Senior-level capability in investigative journalism, long-form features, and multi-source verification.
- AI-Augmented Newsroom Leadership: Mastery of advanced AI tools — GPT-4 / Claude / Gemini, Perplexity, AI-content detection — for newsroom leadership.
- Computational & Data Journalism: Advanced skills in Python, R, SQL, Tableau for data-driven storytelling and computational analysis.
- Media Research Capability: Research-grade competency in audience research, content analysis, and media-effects studies.
- Media Policy & Platform Regulation: Deep understanding of platform regulation, DPDP Act, intermediary rules, IT Rules 2021, and global media policy.
- Strategic Communication Leadership: Capability to lead corporate communication, crisis PR, and integrated brand-communication functions.
- Advanced Reuters / BBC Academy Senior Journalist Certification: Senior newsroom credential.
- Advanced Fact-Checking Senior Certification (Poynter / IFCN): Senior fact-checking credential.
- Certification in Computational Journalism (Columbia Lede / Stanford): Senior data-journalism credential.
- Advanced AI for Journalism Certification (LSE Polis / Knight Center): Senior AI-newsroom credential.
- Certification in Media Policy & Platform Regulation (Internet Governance Forum): Senior media-policy credential.
- Ph.D. in Journalism / Mass Communication / Media Studies
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Media Research
- Senior Fellowships at IIMC / ACJ / Reuters Institute (Oxford) / Knight (Stanford)
- Master’s at Columbia / Northwestern Medill / LSE
- Postgraduate Diploma in Media Policy / AI in Journalism
