Journalism

It is one of the most popular jobs in the world and one of those sectors of public life easily infiltrated by anybody even those who are not trained. Unlike other professions, journalism is one of the rare professions that accommodate even those who have not had any formal training. However, there is always a difference between a trained journalist and an orator or a good writer. Journalism is a specialized arm of communication that seeks to train professionals who collect treat and disseminate information in the most professional manner via media channels, online platforms or institutions.

Studies and Duration

The training runs for two years and is opened to holders of the GCE Advanced Level certificate in at least two subjects excluding Religious Knowledge or its equivalent. Training bothers on basic news gathering, writing, news and programme production, language, script writing, editing, governance and administration among others. Students benefit from both sound theoretical and practical training coupled with a mandatory internship. For the two years spent in the school, students also trained with JIMIT campus radio under the supervision of certified journalists. At the end of training, each student is required to prepare and publicly defend a project as well as take the national exams as requirements for the award of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism by the Ministry of Higher Education under the academic mentorship of the Yaoundé Advanced School of Mass Communication (ASMAC).

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are called to serve in media organs, public and private, national and international channels. The training equips them with skills to work as reporter for either print or audiovisual or combine both. They can also work as freelancers, or start their own online platform especially as online Journalism is becoming popular. They are also openings at the level of communication desk of NGOs and INGOs, local councils, organizations and institutions.

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