Course
Selection
BS (Mass
Communication)
w.e.f.
Batch 2104
- Students enrolled in the first
semester of their study program are given pre-selected courses from
respective study scheme by the system; all other students may select their
own courses subject to their scheme of studies and the limitations
prescribed in the rules below.
- The credit hour limits are as
below:
- A maximum of 18 credit hours per
semester are allowed. However, in special circumstances university may
allow to enroll maximum 21 credit hours.
- In case any student wishes to
enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the
last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Rector through
Dean. He/she may be allowed by the Rector provided that student’s CGPA is
3.00 or above out of 4.
- The minimum course load in a
semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special
circumstance it can be minimum of 03-credit hours.
Note: Maximum limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes
‘F’ or ‘D’ grade courses, if any enrolled.
- Students taking less than the
course load prescribed by their scheme of studies will require extra
semesters to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will also have to
bear the additional cost.
- During a study program, students
may attempt to improve a "D" grade course only once.
- Students enrolled through “Entry
Route Exemption” will be given a list of courses not exempted from first five
semesters from respective study scheme. Students can select the courses
subject to the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
- A maximum of 21 credit hours per
semester are allowed.
- In case any student wishes to
enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the
last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Rector through
Dean. He/she may be allowed by the Rector provided that student’s CGPA is
3.00 or above out of 4.
- The minimum course load in a
semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special
circumstance it can be minimum of 03-credit hours.
1. In
Internship Report (MCMI619: Internship Report), students are required to
complete 6-8 weeks internship in any media organization, Ad Agency or PR
department. Students shall get Internship Completion Certificate issued by
concerned organization.
2. Students
will submit a detailed internship report and will give a viva presentation.
3. In order to
enroll the Internship course, the student must earned 82 or more credit hours.
Rules for Final Year
Project:
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- The Final
Year Project shall be of 06-Credit Hours and will be split in the 7th
and 8th semester equally (carrying a workload of 3 credit hours
per semester).
2. In order to enroll Final Year Project,
students must have:
I.
Achieved a CGPA of 2
or higher
II.
Earned 101 or more
credit hours.
III.
Passed
STA630-Research Methods course.
- If a student fails to qualify of
the Final Year Project, the “F” grade will be awarded to the student in
the Final Year Project.
Rules for Specialized
Courses & Specialized Project:
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1.
Students
shall select one area of specialization comprising four courses when
specialization is offered as per their scheme of studies.
2.
In order
to select an area of specialization, students must have:
i.
Achieved a CGPA of 2 or higher
ii.
Earned 118 or more credit hours.
- In final
semester, students are required to complete a Specialized Project (MCM620:
Specialized Project). The Specialized Project (MCM620) shall be of
03-Credit Hours.
- In order to enroll the Specialized
Project, :
i.
Earned
118 or more credit hours.
5.
The
students opting for Major in electronic media will do projects on video
production, music videos or documentary making, while the students opting for
Major in print media should develop website of newspaper or magazine. In this
way, they will be engaged in writing articles and features
In order to select your
courses, follow the steps below:
- From within the LMS, click
the Student Services button
- Click on the Course
Selection link
- Give preference to "F"
grade course(s) and the improvement of "D" grades where possible
- Click the check boxes to select
courses
- Save the selection
- You may make changes in course
selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace
course(s).
Note: In
case, a student fails to complete the Final Year Project within the stipulated
time due to verifiable recorded reasons, an extension of maximum one semester
may be granted by the Dean of the faculty on the recommendation of Head of
Department. The permissible maximum duration of the study program shall apply
while granting extension.
(Note: You
may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section
in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).
RECOMMENDATION:
Full Time Regular Students Are Urged To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of
Studies.