Masters in Media Technology at Purbanchal University, Masters in Media Technology Colleges in Nepal

Masters In Media Technology

Affiliated to: Purbanchal University

About Course

Course Title : Masters In Media Technology
Category/Level : Masters
Course Duration (months) : 24 months
Cost Range (NPR) : NRs. 1,46,500
Affiliated to : Purbanchal University

Course Description:

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 info

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.

Syllabus

Program Curriculum

The required 63 credit hours for Master of Arts in Media Technology include the subjects as listed below. The degree is designed to complete in four semesters over two years. Total 54 credit hours are divided into 3 areas; Core Courses, Emphasis Courses and Electives as below;

Core Courses :	36 Credit Hours
Emphasis Courses :	18 Credit hours
Elective Courses	9 Credit hours
Total :	63 Credit Hours

Areas of Emphasis

Students should choose one of the three areas of study among Radio, Television or print media as concentration area in their third semester. Total of 18 credit hours i.e. Four courses with 3 Credit Hours and one course with 6 credit hours from single area of study is required to earn MMT degree in desired area of emphasis.

Elective

Students have choice of total 9 credit hours or two courses with 3 three Credit Hours and One course with 6 credit hours in their 1st and 4th semester respectively. Selection of elective course is based on students' interest and command over language and subject matter. Students may choose either MT 4140 Lekhan Kala: Nepali or MT 4150 Art of Writing: English in their first semester and, MT 4430 Professional Practicum / Internship or MT 4440 Media Production Project in the fourth semester.