DU to Introduce 5-year Journalism Programme & PG Diploma in Cyber Security

Akansha Sirohi

Updated On: June 12, 2017 04:40 pm IST

  • DU’s Standing Committee has given its nod for establishing a School of Journalism.
  • A year-long postgraduate (PG) diploma course in Cyber Security will also be offered by DU.
  • Approval by Academic Council (AC) and Executive Councils (EC) still pending.
DU to Introduce 5-year Journalism Programme & PG Diploma in Cyber Security

DU’s Standing Committee on Admissions has given its nod for establishing a School of Journalism. The announcement was made on Friday, June 9. The Committee also announced that the University of Delhi will also be offering a year-long postgraduate (PG) diploma course in Cyber Security.

The decision is yet to be approved by the Academic Council (AC) and Executive Councils (EC) of DU. However, if approved, the decisions will be implemented from the academic year 2017.

The committee has also approved the establishment of the School of Transnational Affairs. It is a virtual portal where academicians of different domains can interact with their counterparts across the globe.

A member of the committee, Nachiketa Singh, informed that DU will soon be starting a five-year integrated programme in journalism.

Also Read: DU Placed among Top 10 Indian Universities in QS World University Rankings 2017-18

On completing three years of the programme, students will be awarded a graduate degree. Whereas on completing all 5 years, they will be given a postgraduate degree, Singh added.

He also informed that a separate building will be established for the School of Journalism that will probably be in the North Campus of DU. Separate faculty will also be appointed for the school.

The school will operate from a temporary location by the time the new building is completed. Delhi University also has the funds ready for developing the centre.

Also Read:DU Colleges not Authorised to Recruit without Forming Governing Body: Delhi Govt.

On the other hand, the cyber security course will be offered collaboratively by the Department of Computer Science, Department of Operational Research, Department of Commerce and some other departments. These details will be straightened out in the AC meeting that will be over by the end of June.

Are you feeling lost and unsure about what career path to take after completing 12th standard?

Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a bright future!

news_cta
/news/du-to-introduce-5-year-journalism-programme-pg-diploma-in-cyber-security-10269/

Do you have a question? Ask us.

  • Typical response between 24-48 hours

  • Get personalized response

  • Free of Cost

  • Access to community

Recent News

Subscribe to CollegeDekho News

By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy

Join us and get exclusive education updates!

Top
Planning to take admission in 2024? Connect with our college expert NOW!