Online MA in Mass Communication
Symbiosis
Pune · Est. 1971
- Duration
- 2 Years · 4 Semesters
- Mode
- 100% Online
- Total Fee
- ₹91,000
- EMI from
- ₹3,790/month
Overview
About this degree
The Online MA in Mass Communication — Symbiosis is a 2-year, 4-semester online degree designed for people already in the workforce. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family.
Teaching combines live online lectures with self-paced material, case studies and continuous assessment. The degree carries the same recognition as the corresponding on-campus programme — Symbiosis is UGC-DEB entitled and holds naac a++.
iAdmit handles the parts universities usually leave to you: admissions guidance, financing options, a named programme manager, and career services through the full 2 years.
Electives
Specialisations on offer
You pick your specialisation at the start of the second year, once you have seen the core subjects.
Marketing Management
Brand, digital, sales and go-to-market strategy.
Digital Marketing
Performance media, SEO, content and marketing analytics.
Business Analytics
Statistics, modelling and decision support for managers.
Human Resource Management
Talent, reward, analytics and organisational design.
Healthcare Management
Hospital operations, health policy and care economics.
Retail Management
Category management, merchandising and store economics.
Banking & Insurance
Credit, risk, regulation and financial services distribution.
Information Technology
Technology strategy, systems and digital transformation.
Curriculum
Semester-wise syllabus
4 semesters, 76 credits. Subject titles follow the university's approved scheme and are indicative of the current cycle.
4
Semesters
76
Credits
- Foundations of the Discipline
- Theory & Perspectives
- Research Methods
- Communication Skills
- Core Paper I
- Core Paper II
- Elective I
- Field / Applied Work
- Core Paper III
- Contemporary Issues
- Elective II
- Seminar
- Advanced Topics
- Elective III
- Dissertation Part I
- Dissertation Part II
Eligibility criteria
- A bachelor's degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)
- Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree may apply provisionally
- Symbiosis may require a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT score, or completion of its own online aptitude assessment
- International applicants must submit an equivalence certificate from AIU or WES
What you will take away
- Ground positioning in research rather than internal opinion
- Measure brand equity in a way finance will accept
- Allocate budget across channels using incrementality, not last-click
- Design a martech stack that matches your actual data maturity
- Deploy generative AI in creative operations without losing brand control
Fees
Fee structure & scholarships
Fees are paid semester-wise. Waivers are applied at the time of admission and cannot be combined.
| Total programme fee | ₹91,000 |
| Per semester | ₹23,000 |
| No-cost EMI from | ₹3,790 / month |
Examination and convocation fees, where charged separately by the university, are not included above.
Scholarships & waivers
Merit Scholarship
Up to 20% fee waiver for candidates with 70%+ in their qualifying degree.
Defence & Government
Up to 20% waiver for serving and retired defence and government personnel.
Divyangjan Scholarship
Up to 20% waiver for candidates with a recognised disability certificate.
Early Bird
15% fee waiver for applications completed before the early-admission deadline.
After the degree
Where graduates go
Typical roles for this qualification. Outcomes depend on your prior experience and effort — this is career support, not a placement guarantee.
Brand Manager
Growth Marketing Lead
Head of Digital
CMO track
Marketing Analytics Manager
Admissions
The admission process
Rolling admissions with two main intakes a year. Most applications are confirmed within a week.
- 1
Register
Create your application on the university's online admission portal.
- 2
Upload Documents
Submit marksheets, ID proof, photograph and (if applicable) work experience letters.
- 3
Pay & Confirm
Pay the first semester fee or set up your EMI plan to confirm your seat.
- 4
Get Enrolment Number
Receive your enrolment number and LMS credentials from the university.
- 5
Start Learning
Attend orientation, meet your programme manager and begin semester one.
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FAQs
Online MA in Mass Communication — frequently asked
Recognition, fees and format — the questions that come up on nearly every call.
Yes. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is entitled by the UGC (Distance Education Bureau) to offer this programme in online mode. The degree awarded is treated as equivalent to the corresponding on-campus degree under UGC regulations.
Through a mix of live online lectures and self-paced learning material on the university's LMS. Sessions are recorded, so you can catch up around work. Assessments combine continuous internal evaluation with proctored end-semester examinations.
The total programme fee is ₹91,000, payable semester-wise at roughly ₹23,000 per semester. No-cost EMI options start from approximately ₹3,790 per month, and scholarships are available for defence personnel, government employees and merit candidates.
iAdmit provides career services alongside the university: résumé building, interview preparation, 1:1 mentorship and access to a learner community of over 3.5 lakh professionals. Placement outcomes depend on your profile and experience — this is career support, not a placement guarantee.
The standard duration is 2 years across 4 semesters. UGC norms allow a maximum duration of double the standard period, so you have flexibility if work or personal commitments intervene.
Yes. A UGC-entitled online degree from a recognised university carries the same standing as its on-campus counterpart for further study, competitive examinations and public-sector employment.