Introduction
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication fosters the highest standard of training and inquiry into the multi-faceted needs of the media and communications industry. Our strong academic programmes are driven by rigour, scholarship and a healthy integration of theory and practice that translate abstract ideas into tangible forms.
With faculty, advisors and mentors drawn and supported by the industry and academia, cutting edge facilities and infrastructure, internship opportunities with established agencies and companies- our aim is not only to train students to fit in with the industry requirements of trained professionals but also extend our complete support in realizing their true potential be it as artists, entrepreneurs or leaders of the future.

Vision
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication will be the preferred destination for all who aspire to excel in the field of Media and Communication Management

Mission

• To receive information related to media and communication, assimilate it and then disseminate the same in an effective manner.
• To inform, educate, entertain and empower the participants to meet the challenges of a competitive and evolving globalised media environment.
• To educate and inspire media aspirants in social communication within a world class ambience.
• To develop a unique Institute where the programmes provide training in new global media technology.
• To connect, communicate and converge in building symbiotic links with the academia, industry, and community, in the context of media & communication.

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Infrastructure / facilities – Hostel, Library, Lab, Canteen, Club etc.
The state of the art facilities provided at SIMC are among the best in the country and at par with International standards which comprises of a well equipped studios, a mac lab for editing, computer lab, mess, cafeteria, recreation centre, health centre and residential campus. The latest technology meets creativity within the natural habitat of the picturesque Lavale Campus. 

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Programmes offered along with following information,
a) Master of Business Administration (Communication Management) MBA (CM)
Specialization in Advertising, Public Relations and Media Management.

b) Master of Mass Communication (MMC)
Specialization in Journalism and Audio Visual

Placement
The placement season for the 2009-11 batch at SIMC Pune was the best in the 21 years history of the institute. The performance was excellent in terms of rise in number of reputed companies participating, number of students placed and salaries offered

Method of Instruction : English
The method of instruction at SIMC is driven by its commitment to providing the industry with skilled and trained media professionals adapt in all fields of communication. The focus is upon instructing its trainees in both the theoretical and practical aspects of communication encourages students to respond swiftly to professional challenges.

Profile of Past Students.
Sanjeet Shah, AVP – Strategic planning and International Business, Star TV
Praseed Prasad, Senior Director - CTG Analytics and national Digital Trading, GroupM India
Deepthy Menon, Bureau Chief - Times Now, Mumbai
Amit Prabhu, Associate Director - Starcom, MediaVest Group
Bidyut Kotokey – Independent Documentary Filmmaker
Nivedita Basu, Vice President, Colosceum Media Pvt. Ltd.
Nupur Mahajan, Deputy Editor, Business India
Rohini Lahari, Corp Communication Head, Fun Cinemas
Abhishek Sinha, Manager, Brand Activation – Wizcraft International

Career prospects etc.
Media Houses, Advertising Agencies, Corporate Communication Houses of MNCs, PR firm/Houses, Film Makers, Television Channels, Newspaper & Magazines houses, Writing for the web, Event Management companies and Developing Entrepreneurs in the field of media and communication
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Eligibility
A graduate in any discipline from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at graduation level. (45% marks for SC/ST candidates). Students in the final year of graduation can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.  Diploma holders are not eligible.

Intake
Master of Business Administration (MBA) : 120 seats
Master of Mass Communication (MMC) : 60 seats
* (appear for SNAP - MMC)

Reservation of seats
( per programme)
As per Symbiosis International University (SIU) norms.
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