The Yesbud Distance Learning Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication program will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your academic advisor. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses individual strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of Yesbud’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy address the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

Core Courses and Topics in Journalism:

The Elements of Journalism
E-Publishing
Media Languages and Cultures
Community Journalism
Professional Writing
Advertising Strategy and Campaign Planning
Literary Journalism
Introduction to Journalism and Communication
Reporting
Online Journalism
Public Relations Processes
Introduction to Mass Media
Writing for the Media
Television Production
Audio Production
TV Directing
Advanced Television Production
Broadcast News
Advanced Video Editing
Media Programming
Communication Law

Orientation Courses:
Business Communication/Communication Skills
Community Based Participatory Action Research (Research Publication)

Research Project in Journalism:
Bachelor Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Bachelor of Journalism graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Skills for Success
Able to write clear, concise, objective and accurate material quickly
A good general knowledge
Interested in current events
Aptitude to learn keyboard and shorthand skills
Able to speak clearly when working on radio and television.

Employment Opportunities for Bachelor of Journalism
Admississions Counselor
Advertising Director
Audio-visual Consultant
Biographer
Camera Operator
Columnist
Commentator
Critic
Editor
Entertainment Agent
Film/TV Director
Journalist
Librarian
Media Production Assistant
Photographer
Radio/TV Newscaster
Screen/Script Writer
Station Programmer
Technical Writer Customer Relations Representative
Marketing Specialist
Research and Editorial Specialist
Counselor
Human Resources Specialist
Technical Director
Speech Instructor
Media Analyst
Creative Director
Corporate Public Affairs Specialist
Television Specialist
Film Producer
Associate Publisher
Sales Representative