THE ERA OF SPECIALISATION

NorthpointCentre of Learning offers 4 Post Graduate Career programs – Advertising, Digital Marketing and Media Management and 1 in the field of Market Research.

The programs aim to develop high quality manpower expertise for the fast changingAdvertising, Digital and Media Industry. The focus is to guide students towards choosing one of the preferred careers within the Advertising, digital or the media space.

The Northpoint Centre of Learning

Course Highlights:

–The Northpoint Centre of Learning provides a bridge between the evolving needs of industry for effective talent on the one hand and the developmental needs and aspirations of young professionals on the other.

-The courses are an 11-month residential program in a scenic campus at Khandala, away from the hustle bustle of city; it provides the perfect environment for learning.

– All training at Northpoint is done in close engagement with leading organizations in industry.  Such partners, a growing list of 17 large companies, participate in curriculum design, in-class training (over a 100 senior managers come to teach specialized courses every year), field work and in-company internships on live projects.

Northpoint’s growing list of industry partners are:

Ogilvy, JWT, Lowe Lintas, Leo Burnett, AY Digital (New York), Nielsen,  Lintas Media Group, Aegis Media, Carat, iProspect Communicate2, Posterscope, Vizeum, Carat Fresh Integrated, Doosra, Isobar, Position² and Social Wavelength

Mr. HareeshTibrewala, Joint CEO of Social Wavelength, had this to say, “We are here, not just to build a business, but to build an industry. We are delighted to have this opportunity of working with a reputed institution like Northpoint and to contribute towards creating a qualified resource pool.”

Ganapathy Balagopalan, Vice President – Planning, Ogilvy & Mather thinks “Northpoint is a great opportunity to nurture talent with the right skills and attitude for an industry which badly needs it.”

– Field work and in-company internships are the pillars of these courses.

– Over 225 alumni are currently successfully placed in industry with many who are already well established entrepreneurs

The 4 Northpoint courses are as follows:

• Digital Marketing and Marketing Communications
• Advertising Management and Marketing Communications
• Media Management & Marketing Communications
• Marketing Research

Success of this training model is expressed in the words of:

Saraswati Kheterpal, student of the PGPAMMC 2005-06 batch (who was initially placed at Publicis by Northpoint and now works with the CFI Group), “Northpoint Centre of Learning is a realistic balance between theory and practice. It is an educational centre which puts you in the shoes of a complete professional, who is fit to be a part of the industry. My program at Northpoint gave me exposure to – ‘Practical learning by doing!’ and I think that it is the only place which can do that.”

Admissions are open and you can contact the Course Co-ordinator, Sunita D’souza on +91 9594992609.  The details are also available on Northpoint’s Website or their facebook page

With TY exams on the anvil and with the rush of finding that perfect PG course to pursue, we understand how hard-pressed for time students are. In our bid to help, we have shortlisted a few PG media courses with all the necessary details. Take a look and you can thank us later! 😀

Where: Jamia Millia’s A J Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC)
What: M.A. in Mass Communication/M.A. in Convergent Journalism/M.A. in Development Communication/M.A. in Visual Effect and Animation/PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology/PG Diploma in Still Photography and PG Diploma in Acting
Last date of application: May 8, 2013

Where: Delhi School of Communication (DSC)
What: Post Graduate Programme in Communication (PGDPC)
Last date of application: For info, visit http://www.dsc.edu.in

Where: Times School of Journalism, New Delhi.
What: PGD (Journalism) – English and Hindi
Last date of application: April 30, 2013

Where: Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
What: PG Diploma Course in Journalism (English)
Last date of application: April 22, 2013

Where: Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
What: Postgraduate Diploma programme
Last date of application: April 30, 2013

Where: Manipal Institute of Communication
What: MA in Communication
Last date of application: March 21, 2013

Where: ISB&M School of Communication
What: Post Graduate Media and Communication – Advertising, Public Relations, Print and Broadcast Journalism, Film & TV Production
Last date of application: For info, email at http://isbmmedia.edu.in

If you information on the entrance and admission details of any other media course, do share the information in the comments section. We will gladly add it to our list.

Sources:
http://www.mediahive.co.in/admission.html

Projects are an integral part of the BMM course. As per university rules, 50% of the marks are assigned to projects and the remaining are assigned to written exams. Therefore, it would be right to say that projects are extremely important if you want to score well. But then again, projects serve a more vital purpose than that. They help in the overall development of your cognitive skills and the umpteen presentations help in improving your public speaking skills. I can vouch for the latter. An introvert and a shy speaker, I am now able to speak eloquently and with confidence thanks to the many project presentations I have given. I am sure that these skills will help greatly during interviews and networking exercises with colleagues.

The fact that you are supposed to make all or most of your projects with the help of technology will also help you get acquainted with the same. One is required to constantly use softwares like Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop (photo-editing), Corel Draw (design), Pinnacle (video-editing) etc. The thorough knowledge of these is definitely going to prove beneficial should you choose to study further. Also, using multiple softwares results in many students discovering a talent they didn’t know they had! Maybe, something similar could happen to you.

Another major advantage of working on projects is that you learn how to work in a team. You will deal with all kinds of people, with various talents and temperaments when you are working on a group project. You won’t always work with friends, and sometimes you will end up working with people you don’t particularly like. Therefore, a group project will not only test your patience but will also help bring out the leader in you. Managing people, delegating work, meeting deadlines and keeping the group vibe cordial is essential to producing good, quality work.

The development of inter-personal skills is going to come in handy when you start work. Think of working in groups as a step towards working in bigger (and more complicated) teams at work. If you learn the basics of good team behaviour now, you will never falter when in working in any team, with any number or ‘type’ of people in your workplace.

It is for the reasons mentioned above that working sincerely on projects is thoroughly important. Do not outsource your projects and certainly don’t follow the cut-copy-paste method. The hard work will definitely pay off, be rest assured.

Northpoint offers a Post Graduate Programme in Marketing Research in association with The Nielsen Company, the worldwide leaders in Marketing Research.

To apply, call +91 8108 446 447/ +91 22 22 24212242 or write in to applications@northpointindia.com

Northpoint presents the Post Graduate Programme in Advertising, Media and Marketing Research in partnership with Lowe Lintas, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, JWT, Lintas Media Group, Aegis Media and Position2

To apply, call +91 8108 446 447/ +91 22 22 24212242 or write in to applications@northpointindia.com

Admission to BMM @ St. Xavier’s

Basis of Admission

a.    The admission to the BMM degree courses will be via an Admission system which consists of an entrance exam (60%), marks obtained in the Std. XII Exam (qualifying exam – QE) (20%) and an interview (20%).

The entrance exam will be held On June 7th 2011 14.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs (IST)

The Schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date is declared as a Public Holiday.

b.  Type of Exam

There will be one question paper of two hours duration.  The Question paper will consist of:- 2 Sections made up of objective and subjective type questions. It will consist of questions on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, English Language Skills and Critical Analysis & Creative Thinking.

c. Language of Question Paper

The question paper will be in the English Language and candidates are required to answer in English.

d.    Examination Centre

The BMM 2011 Entrance exams will be conducted at the St. Xavier’s College, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001

e.    Calculating and Communication Aids are not permitted:

The use of electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators, ipods, etc. and Material like log tables, books, notebooks, loose papers, etc. are not permitted and shall not be brought into the examination hall.

2)    Eligibility for BMM 2011

a.    Candidates must make sure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions given below for appearing for the BMM 2011 Entrance Exams.  Candidates belonging to the General Category (GC) whose date of birth falls on or after 1st June 1988 are eligible to appear for the Entrance Exams BMM 2011.  Candidates belonging to the catholic religious community and SCST candidates who are born on or after 1st June 1986 are eligible to appear for the Entrance Exams BMM 2011.

b.    The date of birth as recorded in the School Leaving Certificate, First Board  Pre-University Certificate  Birth Certificate issued by a Competent Authority will be accepted. In case of minority candidates the Baptism Certificate will be necessary.

c.    Year of passing Qualifying Examination (QE): A candidate must have passed a QE or will be appearing for the same in 2011.  Those who will be appearing in the QE later than July 31st, 2011 are not eligible to apply for BMM 2011.

d.    The Qualifying Examinations (QEs) are listed below:

i.    The final examination of the 10 + 2 system conducted by any recognised Central  State Board, including the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai, Pune, etc., Central Board of Secondary Education, (C.B.S.E.) New Delhi, Council for the Indian School Certification Examination, (I.S.C.) New Delhi.

ii.    Intermediate or 2 year pre-university examination conducted by a recognised Board  University.

iii.    High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.

iv.    Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of 5 subjects.

(Note : In case the candidate has passed the qualifying examination from a Board or Pre-University other than the Maharashtra State Board then the candidate will be required to apply for a provisional eligibility certificate issued by the University of Mumbai through the College at the time of admission.  The duly filled in application form available at the College Office should be submitted with an attested copy of the class XII marksheet along with the prescribed fees to the college office when admission is offered).

e.    Minimum Percentage of marks in QE

i.    Candidates belonging to the GC, must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their QE.

ii.    Candidates from the Minority Community must secure at least 55% in the QE.

iii.    SC/ST candidates must secure at least 50% marks in their QE.

f.    Reservation of Seats

i.    Minority – 35% – 21 Seats

ii.    Management – 15% – 9 Seats

iii.    Special Category – 3% – 2 Seats

iv.    General – 23.5% – 14 Seats

v.    Reserved Category:

• SC – 4 Seats
• ST – 2 Seats
• DT/NT – 3 Seats
• OBC/SBC – 5 Seats

3)    Mode of Application for BMM 2011

a.    Candidates can apply on-line by logging on to St. Xavier’s College website: www.xaviers.edu. The site has been designed in a user friendly way to help candidates apply online in a step by step fashion. The On-line application portal will be open from 8.00 hrs (IST) on 1st May 2011 to 17 hrs (IST) on 1st June 2011

b.    The fee for the on-line application for an ST/SC candidate is Rs. 150- and Rs. 450- for all other candidates.

c.    Candidates can make payment online through Credit/Debit Cards of Nationalised or other banks as listed on the website.  Candidates can also opt to make payment by Demand Draft drawn on a Nationalised Bank in favour of ‘Principal, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai’ and forward it by Speed Post addressed to the Registrar of the College so as to reach the College before 3rd June 2011.  A Demand Draft received after 3rd June 2011 will not be accepted and the application will not be considered.

d.    The College will not be responsible for any postal delay or irregularity or loss during postal transit.

4)    Instructions for applying online

•    Log on to www.xaviers.edu

•    Follow the instructions given on the website carefully for filling the online application form

•    Once a payment has been received the candidate will receive an email to confirm and will be able to download and print an Admit Card for the Entrance Test.

•    The Candidate will need to affix a recent passport size photograph and get it attested by their school/College Principal or a Gazetted Officer and carry it to the Examination Hall.

5)    The Last date for receipt of the completed application form:

a.    The Last date for receipt of duly completed online application forms is 17.00 hrs on 1st June 2011.

b.    Any application received after this date will not be accepted.

c.    The Office of St. Xavier’s College is not responsible for any postal delay or irregularities or loss during postal transit.

d.    No acknowledgement card will be sent

6)    Admit Cards

a.    The college will issue an online Admit Card which needs to be printed out and brought to the Examination Hall after attestation of their photograph.

b.    If the Admit Card is not received by 3rd June 2011, the candidate can approach the Registrar of the College and upon satisfaction of having complied with all requirements, can obtain an Admit Card on or before 6th June 2011, 4.30 p.m. IST from the office of the College.

7)    Result of BMM 2011 Entrance Test

Candidates will get to know their Entrance Exam Rank (EER) through our website on 15th June, 2011.

8) Those candidates that had not submitted their Class XII Marksheets along with their admission forms are required to submit attested copies of the same within 3 days of the declaration of the HSC results in Mumbai.

9)    Interview:

There will be an interview for short listed candidates for ascertaining the aptitude of the candidate for the Course on a date to be announced after the declaration of the HSC results of the Maharashtra State Board (Mumbai).

10)    Over all Rank (OR)

Based on the performance of the candidate in the Entrance Exam, the interview and on the marks obtained in the Qualifying Exam, a weighted score will be given to each candidate and the overall rank of all candidates category-wise will be displayed on the website on a date that will be announced.

11)    Admission:

a.    Candidates shall be admitted strictly on merit, merit being judged by their category rank.

b.    Candidates who accept the offer of admission shall pay the necessary fees.

c.    Fees once paid will not be refunded (for fee structure please see the website)

Courtesy : http://www.xaviers.edu/

Course Branch: Media

Course Name: Communication Design (MA)

Location City, Country: Plymouth, UK

College: School of Art and Media

University: University of Plymouth

University Description: The University of Plymouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution that is marking itself out as the enterprise university. Students also benefit from funded internships, award-winning volunteering schemes, international exchange programmes, dedicated career development advice and extensive cultural, sports and leisure programmes – all of which see the students emerge as highly employable graduates with an impressive skills base.

Course Description: MA Communication Design enables one to specialise or take a crossdisciplinary approach to studying and shaping their Graphic Communication career. It provides the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in order to engage successfully with evolving communication contexts. It has an ethos of experimentation, creativity, risk taking, research and authorship, combined with in depth practice, contextual theory and industry relevance.It aims to encourage students to design and author creative communications that are delivered and produced using inventive and diverse combinations of digital and traditional media for a diverse range of functions and contexts.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 year (12 mths) – Full Time

Fee Structure: £10,400 (approx. Rs. 760755)

Eligibility Criteria: Normally a 2:1 honours degree or above in a relevant subject and submission of a portfolio. Applicants with lower grades, accredited prior learning and/or appropriate professional experience may be considered. IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent.

Contact And Next Steps: connect@bmmbox.com

Course Branch: Media

Course Name: Creativity and Enterprise (MA)

Location City, Country: Plymouth, UK

College: School of Art and Media

University: University of Plymouth

University Description: The University of Plymouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution that is marking itself out as the enterprise university. Students also benefit from funded internships, award-winning volunteering schemes, international exchange programmes, dedicated career development advice and extensive cultural, sports and leisure programmes – all of which see the students emerge as highly employable graduates with an impressive skills base.

Course Description: This flexible programme provides an exciting opportunity to extend creative and cultural practice alongside the investigation, development and application of the essential skills associated with good business practice, enterprise development and entrepreneurship. The provision enables students to develop a focussed, specialist or multi-disciplinary approach to their work, whilst encouraging the effective application of skill and knowledge to engage creatively with an evolving enterprise context and support their career developments and creative aspirations.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 year (12 mths) – Full Time

Fee Structure: £10,400 (approx. Rs. 760755)

Eligibility Criteria: Appropriate professional experience in a creative or cultural context or a good honours degree in a related discipline. IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent.

Contact And Next Steps: connect@bmmbox.com