Post Graduation in Business Journalism
Admissions are open to the 2nd batch of the Post Graduate Diploma in
Business Journalism (PGDBJ) programme affiliated to the Goa University.
The two –year programme is being conducted by VVM’s Shree Damodar
College of Commerce & Economics, Margao. Classes will be held for
roughly three hours a day during week days. The unique programme is now
open for fresh graduates, mothers with kids in school, and working
professionals. PGDBJ is an innovative inter-disciplinary programme
sanctioned by the U.G.C., Delhi, and Goa University will issue the
diploma and the marksheet. Much of the coursework is practical.
One of the consequences of India’s increasing power in the global
economy is a soaring demand for trained journalists who can understand
that exciting, complicated development and explain it, in depth, to
India and the world. The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Journalism
(PGDBJ) is designed to meet that growing need. The programme offers
students the opportunity to master the fine points of business, finance
and economics and to bring business journalism in India in line with top
reporting standards.
The goal is to create a cadre of smart reporters, editors and public
relations professionals who can enhance the understanding of economic
and corporate developments in India and the world.
While emphasizing critical perspectives, the programme also stresses
solid reporting, writing, and research skills, as well as technical
expertise in print, electronic, and online journalism.
The two-year Programme consists of four semesters and a research report.
Students of the programme can also take advantage of Professional
Photography classes, Computer classes in software programmes used by the
Media, Stock Market trading sessions, Video-Editing and other such add-ons.
Any candidate who has passed the Bachelor’s Degree examination of Goa
University in any stream or equivalent examination of any recognized
University securing a minimum of 40% of marks on aggregate or equivalent
grade/or as specified for a specific course/programme is eligible for
admission to the programme
For further information about the programme, please contact Principal
Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy on phone no. 2732084 or Assistant Professor Edwin
Barreto on mobile no. 9850456234, or Assistant Professor Layla
Mascarenhas on mobile no. 9822013018. The prospectus for the PGDBJ
programme can be obtained from the office of Shree Damodar College of
Commerce & Economics, Margao, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays.
