Discover the pulse of journalism excellence with the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) Graduate School's Master of Arts in Journalism Program. Crafted for professionals immersed in the dynamic landscape of media and communication, this program empowers individuals across all channels—be it traditional newspapers, online platforms, television, radio, or the ever-evolving realm of social media.
Focused on honing both knowledge and skills, our program equips students with the tools to navigate news development, analyze current journalistic issues, scrutinize industry practices, and seamlessly integrate cutting-edge ICT into newsroom operations.
Led by a distinguished faculty comprising renowned academics, communication specialists, seasoned print and broadcast journalists, and ICT experts, our program cultivates an environment ripe for intellectual growth and professional advancement.
Join us at AIJC Graduate School and embark on a journey to redefine journalism excellence, where tradition meets innovation and every story finds its voice.
Applicants for admission to the AIJC Graduate School may be admitted after satisfying the following requirements:
In addition, Foreign students should present a Certificate of Eligibility and Study Permit from the Department of Education, and a copy of their Alien Certification and Registration.
Transferees may submit a true copy of their grades for assessment; relevant courses may be credited toward the AIJC program they want to pursue.
We want to make it easy yet still comprehensive and hands-on by leveraging digital tools to aid in your admission journey.
Step 1: Accomplish the GS Online Application Form and submit the required documents [Link Here]
Step 2: Once confirmed, our Admissions Officer will verify your Interview and Entrance Exam Schedule via Mobile/Email.
Step 3: Ace the 1-on-1 Live Online Test and Interview (allot 2 hours).
Step 4: When you succeed, you will receive an Acceptance Letter (which would contain the Enrollment Rates) and a Conforme which you’ll need to sign and send a copy to our admissions officer.
Step 5: Process the Tuition Fee Payment via Bank Transfer and send Proof of Payment via Mobile/Email to our admissions officer.
Step 6: Once all is done, you’ll receive the Schedule of Classes and an exclusive invitation to join the AIJC MS Teams App Group.
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AIJC’s ladderized Master’s Program enables the student to acquire knowledge and skills in journalism and communication at three levels:
The courses are clustered, giving the student a set of usable skills, and in-depth knowledge about a specific area as they proceed from one level to the next.
Courses are taught in the blended mode, combining face-to-face and online methods. Course content integrates research outputs of AIJC’s research and development project
Graduate Certificate
First 15 Units
Graduate Diploma
Second 12 Units
Master’s Degree
Final 12 Units
Graduate Certificate
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
Major Courses: (6 units)
Any two of the following:
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Certificate(15 units) + 12 units
Required Major Courses (6 units)
3 Units
3 Units
Elective Courses (6 units)
Any two of the following:
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
3 Units
Master of Arts in Journalism
Graduate Certificate(15 units) + Graduate Diploma(12 units) + 12 units
3 Units
3 Units
6 Units
What You Get:
Class Schedules:
*Manila, Philippine Time
Recognized by:
Economic and Finance Reporting (215)
Focuses on the business and economic environment of the Philippines in the context of the ASEAN region, APEC, World Trade Organization; and requirements and nuances in covering government economic agencies, private business and financial institutions, and stock market.
Science and Technology Communication (216)
Popularizing science and technology information for mass media and popular multimedia channels. Students are encouraged to rediscover the value of science and technology to the person and his or her environment and are reoriented towards communication science and technology for development.
Multimedia-Based Instructional Design (218)
Analysis, design, development and evaluation of interactive multimedia instructional materials. Focuses on analyzing learners needs and online readiness, selecting content and its online format, formulating learning objectives, writing the online lessons, developing the online activities and exercises through synchronous and asynchronous learning, promoting engagement among e-learners, and assessing performance of and providing feedback to e-learners. Includes a discussion on how these materials can complement conventional schools through blended learning strategies.
Online Course Development (219)
Conceptualization, design, development, and delivery of online courses on communication using web and CD-ROM formats. The final output is the development of a courseware lesson which may be expanded into a set of courseware modules for a particular course for presentation and defense in the course Special Project. Pre-requisite. Multimedia-Based Instructional Design.
Management of E-Learning (220)
Planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of e-learning programs. Discusses institutional goal-setting, planning technology-pedagogy integration, infrastructure support, faculty and student support systems, organizational development, economics of e-learning, and evaluation of course delivery and quality control. Case studies of successful e-learning efforts are also presented.
Investigative Journalists:
Foreign Correspondents:
Broadcast News Producers:
Community News Reporters:
Digital News Editors:
Media Ethics and Law Practitioners:
Aspiring Photojournalists:
Feature Writers and Magazine Editors:
