This is a
course
introduced
from the
academic
year,
2000-2001,
by the
University
of Mumbai.
It
has been
designed
to provide
students
with a
firm
grounding
in
communication
skills.
It
aims to
develop an
ability
for
critical
thinking
and
creativity
and to
give the
students
an
opportunity
to combine
the
theoretical
curriculum
with
practical
applications,
through
detailed
research,
lucid
writing
skills,
oral
presentation
skills and
a
mastery of
various
mass
communications
media in
our global
information
age.
Students
who have
passed the
H.S.C.
examination
in Arts,
Science or
Commerce,
with not
less than
50% marks,
are
eligible
to apply
for this
course.
Like the
B.M.S.
course,
this is
also a
three-year
degree
course
with six
semesters.
The
areas of
specialization
in the
third year
are:
Advertising
and
Journalism.
During the
second
year, the
students
receive
on-the-job
training
through
Internship.
Besides
this,
Group
Discussions,
Seminars
and Field
Visits
will be
conducted
during the
course of
3 years.

THE
SELECTION
PROCESS
Application
forms for admission to the First Year BMM will be available on our
website at www.xaviers.edu in the section Noticeboard, from the last
week of May. They may be sent by registered post or courier, with all
the indicated documents, to reach in time for the admission process.
These Application forms will also be made available at the College
Office, from the day the H.S.C. results of the Maharashtra State Board
(XII standard) are announced. They should be submitted to the College
Office with documentation, within the time frame that will be
announced by the University of Mumbai and displayed on our
noticeboards, including the online noticeboard.
The
actual admissions will begin only after the declaration of results of
the XII in Mumbai. This date will be announced sometime in May but is
likely to be anytime after the 25th of May. Admissions will be done on
the basis of the total marks scored in all subjects taken in the XII
standard exam. There is no entrance test for this course.
Students passing
the H.S.C. or any other examinations conducted by Boards/Universities
outside Maharashtra State, should first obtain and submit a
provisional eligibility certificate from the Registrar, University of
Mumbai, Eligibility Section, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400
098, before they seek admission to the Senior College. To apply for
this one has to display the original Mark sheet at the office, along
with 2 xerox copies. After Admission, for confirmation of the
eligibility, students should submit to the College Office, before the
close of the first term, the Statement of Marks, the Passing
Certificate and the Migration Certificate.
At the time of admission the student
must submit the following documents in original along with duly
attested photocopies.
1. H.S.C. Marksheet
2. Baptism Certificate (For the Minority
community - Christians)
3. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
4. Documentary Evidence regarding
special category status:
Special Category consists of:
· Wards of Transferred State/Central
Govt. and Pvt. Sector employees, wards of employees of Defence
Dept./ex-service personnel, wards of Freedom Fighters, physically
handicapped candidates, and students who have met with accidents.
· AWARD WINNERS at the
District/State/National Level in Sports or cultural activities.
The total
fees,
including
deposit
and
laboratory
fees, as
prescribed
by the
Mumbai
University,
are as
follows:
F.Y.B.M.M.
Rs.10,600/-
(approx.)
S.Y.B.M.M.
Rs.10,380/-
(approx.)
T.Y.B.M.M.
Rs.10,100/-
(approx)
An
upgradation
of these
fees is
expected
for the
year
2007-2008
Note: The
Reserved
Category
Candidates
(i.e.
SC,ST,VJNT,DT,SBC
& OBC)
will be
entitled
to
exemption
of certain
fees as
prescribed
by the
Government,
subject to
submission
of
necessary
documents
along with
the
application
form, to
be held
eligible
for such
concession.

RECOMMENDED
CURRICULUM
FOR
ADVERTISING
&
JOURNALISM
(COMMON
PAPERS FOR
BOTH THE
COURSES IN
THE FIRST
FOUR
SEMESTERS)
First
Year:
First
Semester
(Six
Papers)
1.1
Effective
Communication
Skills – I
1.2
Fundamentals
of Mass
Communication
1.3
Introduction
to
Computers
1.4
Landmarks to
20th
Century
World
History
1.5
Introduction
to
Sociology
1.6
Economics
First
Years:
Second
Semester
(Six
Papers)
2.1
Effective
Communication
Skills –
II
2.2
Political
Concepts
and Indian
Political
Systems
2.3
Principles of
Marketing
2.4
Introduction
to
Psychology
2.5
Principles of
Management
2.6
Introduction
to
Literature
in English
Second
Year:
Third
Semester
(Six
Papers)
3.1
Introduction
to
Advertising
3.2
Introduction
to
Journalism
3.3
Introduction
to Public
Relations
3.4
Introduction
to Media
Studies
3.5
Introduction
to Culture
Studies
3.6
Introduction
to
Creative
Writing
Second
Year:
Fourth
Semester
(Six
Papers)
4.1
Mass Media
Research
4.2
Organisational
Behaviour
4.3
Understanding
Cinema
4.4
Radio and
Television
4.5
Advance
Computers
4.6
Print
Production
and
Photography
ADVERTISING
Third
Year:
Fifth
Semester
(Six
Papers)
5.1
Advertising
in
Contemporary
Society
5.2
Copywriting
5.3
Advertising
Design
5.4
Consumer
Behaviour
5.5
Media
Planning
and Buying
5.6
Brand
Building
Third
Year:
Sixth
Semester
(Six
Papers)
6.1
Advertising
and
Marketing
Research
6.2
Legal
Environment
and
Advertising
Ethics
6.3
Financial
Management
for
Marketing
and
Advertising
6.4
Agency
Management
6.5
The Principal
and
Practice
of Direct
Marketing
6.6
Contemporary
Issues
JOURNALISM
Third
Year:
Fifth
Semester
(Six
Papers)
5.1
Reporting
5.2
Editing
5.3
Feature and
Opinion
5.4
Journalism
and Public
Opinion
5.5
Indian
Regional
Journalism
5.6
Niche and
Magazine
Journalism
– I
Third
Year:
Sixth
Semester
(Six
Papers)
6.1
Press Laws
and Ethics
6.2
Broadcast
Journalism
6.3
Niche
Journalism
– II
6.4
Internet and
Issue in
the Global
Media
6.5
News Media
Management
6.6
Contemporary
Issues

SCHEME OF
EXAMINATION
FOR BMS &
BMM
i)
The
examination
shall be
conducted
at the end
of each
Semester.
ii)
A theory
paper
shall
carry 100
marks.
The
evaluation
of the
performance
of the
students
in theory
papers
shall be
on the
basis of
both
internal
assessment
(40%) and
semester
examination
(60%).
Internal
evaluation
shall be
on the
basis of
class
assignment,
group
discussions,
seminar
attendance
etc.
The
Semester
end
examination
shall be
held at
the end of
each
Semester
and shall
be of
2hours’
duration.
iii)
The
responsibility
of
evaluation
during the
first 4
Semesters
shall rest
with the
College/
Institution
wherein
the
students
are
admitted
for the
course.
The
College/Institution
shall
carry out
the
internal
evaluation
for theory
papers in
Semesters
V & VI
while the
University
shall
conduct
the
Semester-end
examination
for these
two
Semesters.
The
Internal
evaluation
marks of
students
appearing
for
Semester V
and VI
shall be
sent to
the
University
by the
respective
College/Institution
before the
commencement
of the
respective
semester-end
examination.
iv)
The
evaluation
of
Projects I
& II shall
be carried
out by the
examiners
appointed
by the
University
inclusive
of
viva-voce
examination.
The
project
reports
shall be
assessed
for 60% of
the total
marks
while the
viva-voce
examination
shall
carry 40%
of the
marks.

i)
A
candidate
shall have
to obtain
a minimum
of 50%
marks in
each
theory
paper and
project to
clear a
particular
semester.
ii)
A candidate
shall be
placed in
the First
Class with
Distinction
if s/he
secures a
minimum of
50% marks
in each of
the theory
papers and
projects
in
Semesters
V & VI,
considered
separately,
and at
least 60%
marks on
the
aggregate.
iii)
A candidate
shall be
placed in
the First
Class if
he/she
secures a
minimum of
50% marks
in each of
the theory
papers and
projects
in
Semesters
V & VI,
considered
separately,
and at
least 60%
marks on
the
aggregate.
iv)
A candidate
shall be
place in
the Second
Class if
s/he
secures a
minimum of
50% marks
in each of
the theory
papers and
projects
in
Semesters
V & VI,
considered
separately,
and at
least 50%
marks on
the
aggregate.
v)
A candidate
shall have
to secure
at least
50% marks
in each of
the theory
papers and
projects
to pass
the
examination.
vi)
A candidate
who fails
in any
particular
theory
papers
shall be
allowed to
reappear
for those
particular
theory
papers.
However,
his/her
internal
evaluation
marks
shall be
carried
over, but
s/he shall
not be
entitled
to any
class on
passing.
vii)
A candidate
who fails
in more
than two
theory
papers at
the
Semester-end
examination
shall not
be allowed
to keep
terms for
the next
Semester.