Unitedworld to start Institute of Media & Communication

Ahmedabad

United group of Institutes of Ahmedabad today announced their institute called Unitedworld Institute of Media & Communication (UIMC). The institute will commence operations from the year 2016. The selection of students will begin from January 2016, the criteria will include 10+2 with a score of 50% or more. Initially 2 courses will be offered, one is integrated program of 4 years that gives a option of doing only bachelor’s degree and opting another year for masters degree. The other option is 2 years full time masters degree The courses are all UGC recognized and there shall be a written aptitude test, group discussion and personal interview for being considered for admission.

Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury has been appointed as the Director of the new Institute. He was earlier the Dean of three institutes like Symbiosis International University (Faculty of Media & Design), Whistling Woods International (Communication), and Amity University Mumbai.

Sharing more on expansion plans, Prof. Chowdhury said “Media, communication and entertainment is a booming industry in India. Areas like journalism, films, radio, television, live entertainment, digital communication, new Media, advertising, events and public relations, together account for around 1.2% of Indian GDP with a turnover of around 1.28 lacs crores in 2014 (nearly USD 20 billion), with 12% year-on-year growth rate. The combined industry has more than 2 million people in direct employment, with more than 9% attrition per year and above 10% entering the industry as well, as per the FICCI Frames state of industry report. Addressing the pertinent need of improvement in communications in Gujarat, we are foraying in the media & communications sector to provide quality education to the students.”

Concurring with Prof. Chowdhury Mr. Ritesh Hada Managing Director (MD), United Group added ” we aim at bridging the need gap in the communication sector with the appointment of eminent industry expert and academia on advisory board we will strive to provide quality education at United Institute of Media and Communication (UIMC) in communication sector. Only half the evaluation of the courses shall be from semester end written exams, the other half being from practical work, projects, internships, etc. The institute will make three internships compulsory in the span of three years, one Bachelor and two years Masters, one of these being with CSR or social development organizations and the other two industry organizations.

United Group that started its operation in the year 2003 under the leadership of Mr. Ritesh Hada has seen various diversifications during the years including, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Unitedworld School of Business, Unitedworld Institute of Design Unitedworld Institute of Law, Singapore International School and SIS Prep International School.

Advisory Board

-Prof Pradeep Krishnatreya, former HOD, MICA, Ahmedabad
-Dr Sanjeev Bhanawat, Head, CMS, Rajasthan University
-Prof MrinalChatterjee, Director, IIMC, Dhenkanal
-Prof Amitabha Dasgupta, Formerly with Symbiosis University
-Prof Yogesh Mathur, Formerly with FTII, Pune
-Dr Surbhi Dahiya, Professor, IIMC, Delhi
-Roshan Abbas, Director, Brand Communicator
-Navneeth Mohan, CEO, Laqshya Live Experiences
-Dr Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Group & DNA
-Dhunji Wadia, President, Everest Advertising
-Pranjal Khindadiya, Head, Sony Pictures
-Rajesh Iyer, Head, & Pictures TV
-Sukanti Ghosh, MD, Apco Worldwide
-Guneet Monga, Founder, Shikhya Entertainment
-Sanjeet Saha, Senior VP, Star Group

– DeshGujarat