Bachelor in Media Technology (BMT)

Short Description

Four-year media program combining journalism, broadcasting, multimedia production, advertising, and media management.

Description

Bachelor in Media Technology (BMT) at Purbanchal University is an eight-semester program designed to build professional competence across journalism, broadcasting, multimedia systems, advertising, public relations, and digital media.
The curriculum blends theory with hands-on production in radio, television, online media, photography, and multimedia technologies. Students gain exposure to real media environments and develop the technical, analytical, and creative skills required in contemporary media industries.

Curricular Structure (Semester-wise Summary)

First Semester

• Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
• News Reporting
• Studies in Nepali Language
• Studies in English Language I
• Radio Journalism
• Computer Technology

Second Semester

• Media and Communication
• News Reporting and Writing
• Basics of Photojournalism
• Studies in English Language II
• Radio Broadcast Techniques
• Interactive Media

Third Semester

• Public Relations
• News Reporting (Court)
• Advanced Photojournalism
• Studies in English Language III
• Radio Program Production Techniques
• Multimedia System

Fourth Semester

• Sociology I
• News Editing I
• Media Issues (Human Rights & Democracy)
• Advertising
• Radio Programming
• Computer Graphics and Design

Fifth Semester

• Sociology II
• News Editing II
• Media and Gender
• Advertising (Integrated Marketing Communication)
• TV Journalism and Techniques
• Web Technology

Sixth Semester

• Media Laws
• Right to Information
• Environment Journalism
• Advertising and Creativity
• Cinema
• Computer Animation & Digital Compositing

Seventh Semester

• Mass Media Research
• Media Issues (Health Journalism)
• Development Journalism
• News Reporting (Online Journalism)
• Media Management
• Project & Organization Management

Eighth Semester

• Rural Tourism
• Applied Reporting
• New Media (Social Media & Modern Practice)
• Press Conference & Seminar Management
• Applied Editing
• Internship (Placement)

Features

• Coverage of print, broadcast, and digital media
• Practical exposure through lab-based courses in radio, TV, photography, and multimedia
• Emphasis on advertising, PR, and media management
• Strong digital component (web technology, animation, interactive media, new media)
• Mandatory internship in the final semester

Eligibility

• Completion of 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized board.

Job Prospects

Graduates work in diverse media and communication sectors:

• Newsrooms (print, radio, TV, digital)
• Advertising and PR agencies
• Multimedia production houses
• Corporate communication departments
• Digital content and creative industries
• Research and market analysis units

Prospect Careers

• Web Content Editor
• Writer / Copywriter
• Editorial Assistant
• Public Relations Officer
• Multimedia Specialist
• Technical Writer
• Market Researcher
• Television/Film/Video Assistant
• Camera Operator
• Video Editor
• Online Journalist