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:
Communication and Good Governance (221)
Role and functions of communication in public and corporate governance. Includes formal and informal methods of communicating effective messages to diverse audiences; how to create open communication with stakeholders; and get inputs from them for effective policy and program formulation. Also covers communication and democracy, politics and media.
Communication Media Laws and Ethics (222)
Legal principles and laws affecting mass media and communication. In addition to laws on press freedom, libel, obscenity and pornography, among others. The course will also include intellectual property rights, e-commerce, and other rules and regulations on mass media, telecommunications and electronic media (including the internet).
Development Communication (223)
The course begins with a review of development models and theories including development criteria and indicators. Development is viewed from a comprehensive perspective, i.e. economic, political and socio-cultural. Also discussed are development issues and concerns at the global, national and local community level. Development communication as a theory, process and content will be the focus of the course. Case studies in the application of Dev Com will be presented preferably in the following areas: governance, reforms, sustainable development and social development. Tools in Dev Com planning, management, monitoring and evaluation are also included.
Development Environment of Communication (224)
A critical survey and analysis of the present socio-cultural, economic and political environment of the country; and the megatrends in these sectors which affect the communication structures and processes through policies, ownership structure, and production and delivery services. The desired vision of society, and trends in the global society provide a framework for design of future communication system. Concepts such as development, autonomy, plurality, social justice, self-reliance, and other development criteria are also discussed.
Online Journalism (225)
Describes online resources for the journalist. Includes cyber features that can facilitate the different journalistic tasks, from delineating and researching a topic to writing up, interactive editing, story submission, publishing, and gathering reader feedback. The course provides basic know-how in online research, utilizing search engines, accessing portals and websites, accessing databases. This also discusses law and ethics in online journalism, and reviews issues such as intellectual property rights (IPR), copyright, and the fair-use clause as they apply to electronic materials. Provides an overview of web publishing, including design that allows different types of interactivity.
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:
