Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), Ahmedabad - Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) Admissions 2011

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), Shela, Ahmedabad 380058

 

Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) Admissions 2011

 

Applications have been invited by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) for admission to Fellow Programme in Communication (FPM-C) commencing on 11th July, 2011.
 
Eligibility:

Applicants must have a Masters Degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences/Business Management having Communication/Journalism/ Advertising/PR/Marketing as a core subject. The candidate also should have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent
OR

At least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Five year Integrated Masters Degree programme from any discipline of the Humanities /Social Sciences / Business Management having Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising/ PR/Marketing as a core subject, obtained after completing higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.

Selection Criteria:

All eligible applicants will be scrutinised through telephonic interviews. Short listed candidates will then be required to appear for the MICA Admission Test (MICAT-FPM). MICAT-FPM will be held in Ahmedabad and comprises the following:

1. Written Test (WT)
  
Written Test will examine candidate's (communication) theoretical understanding, ability to investigate a communication phenomenon and ability to interpret data and draw conclusion.

2. Oral Presentation (OP)
   
The candidate will be given a decision problem and asked to describe a broad-level approach to address it in a systematic and scientific manner.

3. Personal Interview (PI)
   
Personal Interview will be an extension of OP where the candidate's personality and passion for research will be assessed.

Selection to the programme is based on:
1. Performance in MICAT-FPM
2. Consistent academic performance from 10+2 onwards
3. Possession of M Phil or NET/JRF qualification, and
4. Professional work/research experience in media and communication

Application Process:
The applicants should go through the following application process:
1. Download the FPM application form from the weblink: http://www.mica-india.net/Academicprogrammes/FPM_APP_FORM_2011.pdf
(Instructions to fill the application form are appended to the form)
2. Submit the filled-in application form by the specified date. Also submit the following along with the application form.
    
* Application fee Rs. 1,500 through a demand draft drawn in favour of "Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad" payable at Ahmedabad.
    
* A statement of Purpose (SOP) addressing each of the following points, using essay form and a maximum of three pages:
    
[ Why do you want to pursue FPM? / What are your career and professional goals? / Describe your strengths and weaknesses relevant to your career and professional goals. / Describe the key skills, knowledge, and experiences the FPM will develop in you. / What will be the nature of your contribution to the advancement of the chosen area of specialisation/profession?]
   
* Two letters of recommendation (blank forms for recommendation letters and the instructions are enclosed with the application form).
   
* Copies of academic certificates.

Timeline:
Last date for submission of filled in application forms to FPM Office, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), Shela, Ahmedabad 380058 is March 28, 2011

Visit www.mica-india.net/Academicprogrammes/fpm.html for further details.