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SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
Location: Pune
Address: Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Symbiosis Knowledge Village (PG), Gram: Lavale, Taluka - Mulshi, Pune - 412115
Contact No: + 91 20 39116100
Email Id: admissions@simc.edu
WELCOME TO SIMC
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication fosters high standard of training
and inquiry-mindset into the multi-faceted needs of the media and communications
industry. Our strong academic programmes are driven by academic rigour, scholarship
and a healthy integration of theory and practice that translate abstract ideas
into tangible forms.
With in-house and external faculty, advisors and mentors drawn and supported by the industry, 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.
Today, we have a vast and picturesque campus amidst the rolling hills at Lavale, just outside Pune. The historic and vibrant city of Pune and the neighbouring entertainment and market capital of India, Mumbai, provide the campus with pathways and connections to leadership careers in Media and Communication.
Finally, SIMC is about students. It is about giving them a complete education that is rich in experience and innovation, technology and pedagogy; in aesthetics and marketing; in research and ideas; an education that will serve the students through their vast and successful professional careers.
OVER TWO DECADES OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
It was in 1990 that Symbiosis Institute of Journalism & Communication (SIJC)
first opened its doors to about 40 students. Renamed in 1999 as Symbiosis Institute
of Mass Communication and eventually as Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication;
today SIMC has evolved into a world-class media and communication education
and training Institute, providing the industry with trained and competent professionals.
SIMC prepares its students to perform a vital
and challenging role as skilled communicators and managers in Journalism, Audio-Visual,
Public Relation and Advertising domains. The school also inculcates in its students
the pursuit of leadership for change and improvement in their respective streams.
We are now a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University.
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Placement highlights
A wide range of recruiters visit SIMC right from Media houses, Production firms, Advertising, PR agencies and Corporate Communication departments of well-known corporates. Some of them are, National Instruments, TBWA, Hanmer MSL, Edelman, Times of India, Indian Express, DNA, Law & Kenneth etc
Top Recruiting Companies
1.Advertising Agencies: Leo Burnett, FCB Ulka, Mudra, BBDO, Dentsu Marcom, McCann
Erickson, Ogilvy, Law & Kenneth
2. Media agencies: Madison, Lodestar, Mediacomm.
3. PR Agencies: Edelman, Perfect Relations, Hamer, Vaishnavi
4. Event & activation agencies: Wizcraft, Encompass, Innobella, Grey.
5. Brand solution agencies: DMA, Synapse
6. Media houses: Next Gen Publications, My FM, Star CJ, VIACOM18, Neo Sports
7. Market Research firms: Quantum, Hansa Market Research
8. Corporates: ICICI Bank, HP, ACC, Vedanta, Drive India,LG, Cognizant, TATA
Power
FINAL PLACEMENT - BATCH OF 2009-11
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:
1. Number of reputed companies participating
2. Number of students placed
3. Salaries offered
This performance is a testimony to the acceptance of the highly industry focused curriculum at SIMC Pune. The knowledge gained by the students through case and application oriented inputs in classrooms and minimum 2 industry projects has helped them to perform admirably in the selection processes conducted by companies from across industry sectors. Around 100 organizations participated in the recruitment process this year.
Another testimony to the acceptance of the students by the industry lies in almost 10% of the students being placed through Pre - Placement Offers secured by virtue of their excellent performance during Summer Internships.
A notable strength of SIMC Pune is its vibrant Alumni body, which contributes significantly in creating opportunities for the students, both in terms of live projects and final placements. This year also the Alumni of SIMC Pune opened up many a door for the outgoing batch of students
PLACEMENT STATISTICS
MBA IN COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
The students of MBA in Mass Communication specializing in Advertising and Public Relations got a very good response from the recruiters. Advertising and Media agencies, PR and Event management firms, Media companies, Market Research agencies as well as top corporates recruited from this batch.
Some of the notable names were:
- Advertising Agencies: Leo Burnett, FCB Ulka, Mudra
- Media Agencies: Madison, Lodestar, Mediacomm
- PR Agencies: Edelman, Perfect Relations, Clea
- Event & Activation Agencies: Wizcraft, Encompass, Innobella, Grey
- Brand Solution Agencies: DMA, Synapse
- Media Houses: Next Gen Publications, My FM
- Market Research Firms: Quantum, Hansa Market Research
- Corporates: ICICI Bank, HP, ACC, Vedanta, Drive India
Number of recruiters 57
% of students placed 96%
Highest salary offered 7 lakhs p.a.
Median salary offered 4 lakhs p.a.
Offer % Sectorwise-MBA in Communication Management data
as on 1.7.11
MASTERS IN MASS COMMUNICATION
JOURNALISM
The students of Masters in Mass Communication specializing in Journalism have found placements in some of the top media houses of the country. Media companies, both in traditional and new media, have participated and recruited in the current season. Since most of the large firms, which SIMC Pune students aspire to be associated with, are recruiting at the entry-level positions only against vacant positions, the placement process is continuing to help the unplaced students find suitable opportunities.
Some of the notable names were:
- TV: CNBC, HeadlinesToday, TimesNow
- Newspapers: TOI, HT, New Indian Express etc
- Magazines: Infomedia 18, Nextgen Publications
- Digital: India Today, Reuters, Bloomberg
- Corporates: Cognizant, Edelman
Number of recruiters 29
% of students placed 88%
Highest salary offered 4 lakhs pa
Median salary offered 2.5 lakhs pa
Offer
% Sectorwise-Journalism data as on 1.7.11
AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION
The students Masters in Mass Communication specializing in Audio Visual production were recruited both by the TV channels as well as the production houses. The students, trained in the state – of- the - art studios of SIMC Pune under eminent industry professionals, found many of the companies offering final placement offers based on their internship performance. There were a few corporate recruiters who recruited AV students for their creative skills.
The AV production industry works mainly on a project -to– project basis. Hence many of the opportunities for association for our students are also on a project basis, where they have the opportunity to gain experience quickly to move further in their career. The Placement process is currently helping students to get more such opportunities.
Some of the notable names were:
- TV: Zee, Neo Sports, Star CJ, Viacom 18, Zoom
- Production houses: Glitch, Squirkle, Pixion, Swastik Films
- Corporates: Infosys, Tata Steel
Number of recruiters 24
% of students placed 80%
Highest salary offered 5.5 lakhs pa
Median salary offered 2.5 lakhs pa
Offer
% Sectorwise-Audio Visual Production data as on 1.6.11
Programme details
| Programme name | Fees Range (INR-Lakhs) | Exams | Application fee | Commences on | Last date | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) IN COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT | Not Available | NONE | Not Available | NA | NA | ||||||||
| MASTER OF MASS COMMUNICATION (MMC) | Not Available | Not Available | NA | NA |