Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – BMM
February 27, 2022 2023-05-26 9:17Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – BMM
Bachelor of Science in Communication
2 years in India + 2 years in USA
About Southern Illinois University
SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides high-quality and affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and purposeful lives. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research combined with real-world experiences, the academic preparation that the students receive, equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland, atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and only a short drive from St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to more than 14,000 diversified students.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland, atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and only a short drive from St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to more than 14,000 diversified students.
Campus
SIUE has recorded its third-highest all-time enrollment with 14,142 students registered for fall 2018. This represents a less than one percent drop from its all-time high of 14,265 students for the fall 2017 semester.
Rendleman Hall
Rendleman Hall (1) is SIUE’s main administration building.
It’s where students go to add or drop classes, receive help with financial aid, pay bills, purchase a parking permit, and access a variety of other administrative needs. The Office of
Admissions is located on the second floor.Before moving to the next tour stop:
Rendleman Hall faces the Builders of the University
Plaza (A), which honours employees who have worked at
SIUE for 15+ years. Located across the Plaza, Peck Hall (B) is a general classroom building and houses many of the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments.Madison County Transit buses (C) take students across campus, to Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and neighbouring towns.
Vadalabene Centre
The Vadalabene Centre (4) is home to Intercollegiate
Athletics. SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), as well as the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as affiliate members in the sports of men’s soccer and wrestling. The Departments of Accounting and Computer Management and Information Systems are housed here, as well.
The primary hub for Campus Recreation, the Student Fitness Centre (I) is connected to the
Vadalabene Centre.
Student memberships are free. Would you like a tour? Stop at the front desk and ask for a tour of the facility.Also in or near the Student Fitness Centre:
Students can grab a smoothie from Freshëns, located near the main entrance.
The outdoor RecPlex (J) with lighted turf fields and pavilion hosts various intramural and club sports such as flag football, soccer, Quidditch and ultimate Frisbee, to Name a few.
Science Complex
The Science Complex (5) consists of the new Science West and completely renovated Science East Buildings. You’re welcome to walk through Science West which houses more than 80 research and teaching labs, as well as classrooms for biological sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics and statistics. Students have access to the same types of high-tech equipment found in the research labs of future employers.
Engineering Building
The Engineering Building (6) features 34 labs that replicate industry standards:
mechatronics and robotics,environmental testing, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, vibration analysis, to name a few. The new Fowler Student
Design Centre (O) includes competition team workspaces,3D printing, project prototyping and more.
Art and Design Buildings
The Art and Design Buildings (7) feature a spacious art gallery, studios and critique spaces. Students study drawing,painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, photography and metals, as well as art history, art therapy and art education. Fun fact: Our unique Sculpture on Campus program gives students the opportunity to design and install large-scale outdoor sculpture throughout campus.
Student Success Centre
The Student Success Centre (8) is all about students...it includes Kaldi’s Coffee, a large student lounge, a computer lab and group meeting space. It is a central location for critical student resources, including Student Academic Success Services, Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, Career Development Centre, Counselling Services, Health Service, and International Student and Scholar Services. The Student Success Centre is connected to the next stop on your tour…
Morris University Centre
The Morris University Centre (MUC) (9) is the hub of student life. There are multiple restaurants throughout the building that offer selections which meet the diverse needs of the SIUE population, including Starbucks®, Chick-Fil-A Express® and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®. You’ll also find a bowling alley,bookstore, bank and Union Station.
The “e” Sculpture
As you prepare to leave campus, we invite you to take a selfie at the “e” sculpture (10). Be sure to tag us when you post it to social media! The “e” sculpture was conceived by Heather Kniffel, BFA ’95, MFA ’13, and produced by Dave Thomas, BA Art and Design ’72.
Stratton Quadrangle
Stratton Quadrangle (2) is designed without a direct pathway between two buildings, ensuring students have some exposure to nature as they walk across campus. The
Quad is home to many SIUE traditions, including Welcome Week, Springfest and Homecoming. Painting “the Rock” is a popular campus tradition.
Before moving to the next tour stop:
Dunham Hall (D) is named after Katherine Dunham who was world-renowned for her contributions to dance,and was a professor at SIUE. Dunham Hall houses the Departments of Theatre and Dance, Music, and Mass Communications.
he Cougar Statue (E) is a popular meeting place and selfie spot for students. Fun fact: A live cougar lived on campus until 1985!
Lovejoy Library
Lovejoy Library (3) is a great place to study for an exam or gather research for an assignment. Information Technology Services are located in the lower level.Would you like to “check it out?” Feel free to enter the library from the main entrance off of the Quad, walk through and exit via the north doors to get to the next stop.Before proceeding to the next tour stop, take a minute to refer to your map. Founders Hall and Alumni Hall are two additional classroom buildings: Founders Hall (F) houses the School of Business; the Army ROTC; and the School of Education, Health and Human Behaviour. The School of Business features the Cougar Business Resource Centre, a central place for students to access new technology and collaborate on projects. Alumni Hall (G) is home to the School of Nursing,which features the Simulated Learning Centre for Health Sciences where nursing students use advanced technology to model the patient experience in a safe and a realistic environment. Alumni Hall also houses the Air Force ROTC and the Departments of Applied Communication Studies, Geography, and Public Administration and Policy Analysis. On your way to the next stop, you will walk across a red bridge. This bridge crosses over one of the many biking/running/walking trails (H) which connect to the Madison County Trails. Another fun fact! Students can check out bikes through our popular Bike Share Program.As you’re walking to the next stop, take a moment to locate Bluff Hall on the map, one of three first-year residence halls. All feature suite-style living with private and shared bedrooms. Deluxe suite bedrooms are available on a limited basis. Please note: Visitors are only allowed in the residence halls during an organised daily campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions.Bluff Hall (K) features a fitness room, sand volleyball court, easy access to the trails, and a new Esports Arena,which is open to all students.Prairie Hall (L) also has a fitness room and a disc golf course.The outdoor area near Woodland Hall (M) is host to outdoor movies, bonfires and more.Evergreen Hall (N) and Cougar Village are available for upper class students, graduate students and families
Rendleman Hall
Rendleman Hall (1) is SIUE’s main administration building.
It’s where students go to add or drop classes, receive help with financial aid, pay bills, purchase a parking permit, and access a variety of other administrative needs. The Office of
Admissions is located on the second floor.Before moving to the next tour stop:
Rendleman Hall faces the Builders of the University
Plaza (A), which honours employees who have worked at
SIUE for 15+ years. Located across the Plaza, Peck Hall (B) is a general classroom building and houses many of the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments.Madison County Transit buses (C) take students across campus, to Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and neighbouring towns.
Vadalabene Centre
The Vadalabene Centre (4) is home to Intercollegiate
Athletics. SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), as well as the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as affiliate members in the sports of men’s soccer and wrestling. The Departments of Accounting and Computer Management and Information Systems are housed here, as well.
The primary hub for Campus Recreation, the Student Fitness Centre (I) is connected to the
Vadalabene Centre.
Student memberships are free. Would you like a tour? Stop at the front desk and ask for a tour of the facility.Also in or near the Student Fitness Centre:
Students can grab a smoothie from Freshëns, located near the main entrance.
The outdoor RecPlex (J) with lighted turf fields and pavilion hosts various intramural and club sports such as flag football, soccer, Quidditch and ultimate Frisbee, to Name a few.
Science Complex
The Science Complex (5) consists of the new Science West and completely renovated Science East Buildings. You’re welcome to walk through Science West which houses more than 80 research and teaching labs, as well as classrooms for biological sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics and statistics. Students have access to the same types of high-tech equipment found in the research labs of future employers.
Engineering Building
The Engineering Building (6) features 34 labs that replicate industry standards:
mechatronics and robotics,environmental testing, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, vibration analysis, to name a few. The new Fowler Student
Design Centre (O) includes competition team workspaces,3D printing, project prototyping and more.
Art and Design Buildings
The Art and Design Buildings (7) feature a spacious art gallery, studios and critique spaces. Students study drawing,painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, photography and metals, as well as art history, art therapy and art education. Fun fact: Our unique Sculpture on Campus program gives students the opportunity to design and install large-scale outdoor sculpture throughout campus.
Student Success Centre
The Student Success Centre (8) is all about students...it includes Kaldi’s Coffee, a large student lounge, a computer lab and group meeting space. It is a central location for critical student resources, including Student Academic Success Services, Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, Career Development Centre, Counselling Services, Health Service, and International Student and Scholar Services. The Student Success Centre is connected to the next stop on your tour…
Morris University Centre
The Morris University Centre (MUC) (9) is the hub of student life. There are multiple restaurants throughout the building that offer selections which meet the diverse needs of the SIUE population, including Starbucks®, Chick-Fil-A Express® and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®. You’ll also find a bowling alley,bookstore, bank and Union Station.
The “e” Sculpture
As you prepare to leave campus, we invite you to take a selfie at the “e” sculpture (10). Be sure to tag us when you post it to social media! The “e” sculpture was conceived by Heather Kniffel, BFA ’95, MFA ’13, and produced by Dave Thomas, BA Art and Design ’72.
Stratton Quadrangle
Stratton Quadrangle (2) is designed without a direct pathway between two buildings, ensuring students have some exposure to nature as they walk across campus. The
Quad is home to many SIUE traditions, including Welcome Week, Springfest and Homecoming. Painting “the Rock” is a popular campus tradition.
Before moving to the next tour stop:
Dunham Hall (D) is named after Katherine Dunham who was world-renowned for her contributions to dance,and was a professor at SIUE. Dunham Hall houses the Departments of Theatre and Dance, Music, and Mass Communications.
he Cougar Statue (E) is a popular meeting place and selfie spot for students. Fun fact: A live cougar lived on campus until 1985!
Lovejoy Library
Lovejoy Library (3) is a great place to study for an exam or gather research for an assignment. Information Technology Services are located in the lower level.Would you like to “check it out?” Feel free to enter the library from the main entrance off of the Quad, walk through and exit via the north doors to get to the next stop.Before proceeding to the next tour stop, take a minute to refer to your map. Founders Hall and Alumni Hall are two additional classroom buildings: Founders Hall (F) houses the School of Business; the Army ROTC; and the School of Education, Health and Human Behaviour. The School of Business features the Cougar Business Resource Centre, a central place for students to access new technology and collaborate on projects. Alumni Hall (G) is home to the School of Nursing,which features the Simulated Learning Centre for Health Sciences where nursing students use advanced technology to model the patient experience in a safe and a realistic environment. Alumni Hall also houses the Air Force ROTC and the Departments of Applied Communication Studies, Geography, and Public Administration and Policy Analysis. On your way to the next stop, you will walk across a red bridge. This bridge crosses over one of the many biking/running/walking trails (H) which connect to the Madison County Trails. Another fun fact! Students can check out bikes through our popular Bike Share Program.As you’re walking to the next stop, take a moment to locate Bluff Hall on the map, one of three first-year residence halls. All feature suite-style living with private and shared bedrooms. Deluxe suite bedrooms are available on a limited basis. Please note: Visitors are only allowed in the residence halls during an organised daily campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions.Bluff Hall (K) features a fitness room, sand volleyball court, easy access to the trails, and a new Esports Arena,which is open to all students.Prairie Hall (L) also has a fitness room and a disc golf course.The outdoor area near Woodland Hall (M) is host to outdoor movies, bonfires and more.Evergreen Hall (N) and Cougar Village are available for upper class students, graduate students and families
City Condition
Edwardsville is usually cloudy all year round. The summers there are warm and muggy, while the winters are frigid and snowy. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 24°F to 88°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 95°F.
Housing
Whispering Heights: 1010 Enclave Blvd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Cherry Hills Properties, LLC 11 S Cherry Hills, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Parkview Ridge: Edwardsville (2 miles to campus) Parkview Ct. Homestead Ct. Esic Dr Robin Hill
Edwardsville (3 miles to campus) 421 & 425 Quince Street
Cherry Hills Properties, LLC 11 S Cherry Hills, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Parkview Ridge: Edwardsville (2 miles to campus) Parkview Ct. Homestead Ct. Esic Dr Robin Hill
Edwardsville (3 miles to campus) 421 & 425 Quince Street
Indian student association:
"Indian student association:
Group of students dedicated to sharing the diversity and culture of India with our fellow students. We hope to invite many students, staff and faculty to join us in grand events that will display such richness and the talents of our students.
Please refer to the group details:-
https://getinvolved.siue.edu/organization/isa
Please refer to the group details:-
https://getinvolved.siue.edu/organization/isa
Why Choose Southern Illinois University ?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is home to 14,000 students coming from different countries and cultures
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges of 2018 lists SIUE among the Best Regional Universities Midwest for the 14th consecutive year and among the top 15 public universities in that category.
The National Science Foundation ranks SIUE second for federal research and development expenditures among all Carnegie master’s large, primarily residential universities.
Commitment to Diversity
SIUE received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
High Ranking
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges of 2018 lists SIUE among the Best Regional Universities Midwest for the 14th consecutive year and among the top 15 public universities in that category
Quality Education
SIUE offers nationally accredited academic programs of study with one of the lowest tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois.
Academic Excellence
The National Science Foundation ranks SIUE second for federal research and development expenditures among all Carnegie master’s large, primarily residential universities.
Sustainability
SIUE is recognized as a STARS Silver Institution for accomplishments in campus sustainability. The rating is based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System for campus-wide sustainable practices from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Continuous Campus Growth
SIUE has recorded its third-highest all-time enrollment, with 14,142 students registered for fall 2018. This represents a less than one per cent drop from its all-time high of 14,265 students for the fall 2017 semester.
The BS Mass Communication course is a 4-year Bachelors Program. Students who have successfully completed the first 2 years of the Mumbai University BMM program at VSIT can opt to transfer to the University of SIUE Edwardsville. Such students are accepted by Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, directly into the 3rd year of the BS Mass Communication program. These students will then have an option to major in
Corporate and Institutional Media
Media Advertising
Print/ Electronic Journalism
Television/ Radio
Level : Bachelor
Duration : 2 Years at Vidyalankar & 2 Years at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (USA)
Major : Bachelor of Science in Communication
Specialization : Journalism Media Production Advertising and
Strategic Media
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title |
| Semester 1 | BAMMEC-101 | Effective communication –I |
| BAMMFC-102 | Foundation course –I | |
| BAMMVC-103 | Visual communication | |
| BAMMFMC-104 | Fundamentals of mass communication | |
| BAMMCA-105 | Current Affairs | |
| BAMMHM-106 | History of Media | |
| Semester 2 | BAMMEC-201 | Effective communication–II |
| BAMMFC-202 | Foundation course–II | |
| BAMMCW-203 | Content Writing | |
| BAMMID-204 | Introduction to Advertising | |
| BAMMIJ-205 | Introduction to Journalism | |
| BAMMMGC-206 | Media, Gender & Culture |
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Course Type |
| Semester 3 | BAMMC EM-3011 | Electronic Media-I | Ability Enhancement Elective Course (Any one) |
| BAMMC TMC-3012 | Theatre and Mass Communication-I | ||
| BAMMC RPP-3013 | Radio Program Production-I | ||
| BAMMC MGV-3014 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects–I | ||
| BAMMC CCPR-302 | Corporate Communication and Public Relations | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MS-303 | Media Studies | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC IP-304 | Introduction to Photography | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC FCO-305 | Film Communication-I | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC CMM-306 | Computers and Multimedia-I | Practical | |
| Semester 4 | BAMMC EM-4011 | Electronic Media-II | Ability Enhancement Elective Course (Any one) |
| BAMMC TMC-4012 | Theatre and Mass Communication-II | ||
| BAMMC RPP-4013 | Radio Program Production-II | ||
| BAMMC MGV-4014 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects–II | ||
| BAMMC WEM-402 | Writing and Editing for Media | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MLE-403 | Media Laws and Ethics | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MMR-404 | MASS MEDIA RESEARCH | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC FCO-405 | Film Communication-II | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC CMM-406 | Computers and Multimedia-II | Practical | |
| Semester 5 to 8 | Campus - Edwardsville | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication | "Majors available (upon doing extra courses) - Advertising and Strategic Media, Journalism, Media Production" | ||
| https://www.siue.edu/academics/undergraduate/degrees-and-programs/mass-communications/curriculum.shtml | |||
- Electives and some core courses may change according to pre-requisites required for selected specialization/major
- Students must also study some of mandatory courses (apart from provided electives) after transferring as directed by the university
- Number of transferrable credits from Vidyalankar are 58/50% of total to graduate
Tuition & Living Expense
| Year | Fees | Type |
| 1st Year | ₹ 1,500 | Application fees |
| ₹2,25,000 | Tuition fees | |
| ₹0 | Living expense | |
| 2nd Year | ₹2,25,000 | Tuition fees |
| ₹0 | Living expense | |
| 3rd Year | USD $23,000 | Estimated Tuition fee |
| USD $7,000 | Estimated Living expense | |
| 4th Year | USD $23,000 | Estimated Tuition fee |
| USD $7,000 | Estimated Living expense |
Addition expenses
| Particulars | Tentative Expense |
| Health Insurance | |
| IELTS Registration | ₹ 14,700 |
| VISA fees | AUD $160 |
| Airfare | AUD $850 |
Scholarships
| Award Amount | $7,500 or $8,500 |
About Southern Illinois University
SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides high-quality and affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and purposeful lives. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research combined with real-world experiences, the academic preparation that the students receive, equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland, atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and only a short drive from St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to more than 14,000 diversified students.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland, atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and only a short drive from St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to more than 14,000 diversified students.
Campus
SIUE has recorded its third-highest all-time enrollment with 14,142 students registered for fall 2018. This represents a less than one percent drop from its all-time high of 14,265 students for the fall 2017 semester.
Rendleman Hall
Rendleman Hall (1) is SIUE’s main administration building.
It’s where students go to add or drop classes, receive help with financial aid, pay bills, purchase a parking permit, and access a variety of other administrative needs. The Office of
Admissions is located on the second floor.Before moving to the next tour stop:
Rendleman Hall faces the Builders of the University
Plaza (A), which honours employees who have worked at
SIUE for 15+ years. Located across the Plaza, Peck Hall (B) is a general classroom building and houses many of the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments.Madison County Transit buses (C) take students across campus, to Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and neighbouring towns.
Vadalabene Centre
The Vadalabene Centre (4) is home to Intercollegiate
Athletics. SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), as well as the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as affiliate members in the sports of men’s soccer and wrestling. The Departments of Accounting and Computer Management and Information Systems are housed here, as well.
The primary hub for Campus Recreation, the Student Fitness Centre (I) is connected to the
Vadalabene Centre.
Student memberships are free. Would you like a tour? Stop at the front desk and ask for a tour of the facility.Also in or near the Student Fitness Centre:
Students can grab a smoothie from Freshëns, located near the main entrance.
The outdoor RecPlex (J) with lighted turf fields and pavilion hosts various intramural and club sports such as flag football, soccer, Quidditch and ultimate Frisbee, to Name a few.
Science Complex
The Science Complex (5) consists of the new Science West and completely renovated Science East Buildings. You’re welcome to walk through Science West which houses more than 80 research and teaching labs, as well as classrooms for biological sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics and statistics. Students have access to the same types of high-tech equipment found in the research labs of future employers.
Engineering Building
The Engineering Building (6) features 34 labs that replicate industry standards:
mechatronics and robotics,environmental testing, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, vibration analysis, to name a few. The new Fowler Student
Design Centre (O) includes competition team workspaces,3D printing, project prototyping and more.
Art and Design Buildings
The Art and Design Buildings (7) feature a spacious art gallery, studios and critique spaces. Students study drawing,painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, photography and metals, as well as art history, art therapy and art education. Fun fact: Our unique Sculpture on Campus program gives students the opportunity to design and install large-scale outdoor sculpture throughout campus.
Student Success Centre
The Student Success Centre (8) is all about students...it includes Kaldi’s Coffee, a large student lounge, a computer lab and group meeting space. It is a central location for critical student resources, including Student Academic Success Services, Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, Career Development Centre, Counselling Services, Health Service, and International Student and Scholar Services. The Student Success Centre is connected to the next stop on your tour…
Morris University Centre
The Morris University Centre (MUC) (9) is the hub of student life. There are multiple restaurants throughout the building that offer selections which meet the diverse needs of the SIUE population, including Starbucks®, Chick-Fil-A Express® and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®. You’ll also find a bowling alley,bookstore, bank and Union Station.
The “e” Sculpture
As you prepare to leave campus, we invite you to take a selfie at the “e” sculpture (10). Be sure to tag us when you post it to social media! The “e” sculpture was conceived by Heather Kniffel, BFA ’95, MFA ’13, and produced by Dave Thomas, BA Art and Design ’72.
Stratton Quadrangle
Stratton Quadrangle (2) is designed without a direct pathway between two buildings, ensuring students have some exposure to nature as they walk across campus. The
Quad is home to many SIUE traditions, including Welcome Week, Springfest and Homecoming. Painting “the Rock” is a popular campus tradition.
Before moving to the next tour stop:
Dunham Hall (D) is named after Katherine Dunham who was world-renowned for her contributions to dance,and was a professor at SIUE. Dunham Hall houses the Departments of Theatre and Dance, Music, and Mass Communications.
he Cougar Statue (E) is a popular meeting place and selfie spot for students. Fun fact: A live cougar lived on campus until 1985!
Lovejoy Library
Lovejoy Library (3) is a great place to study for an exam or gather research for an assignment. Information Technology Services are located in the lower level.Would you like to “check it out?” Feel free to enter the library from the main entrance off of the Quad, walk through and exit via the north doors to get to the next stop.Before proceeding to the next tour stop, take a minute to refer to your map. Founders Hall and Alumni Hall are two additional classroom buildings: Founders Hall (F) houses the School of Business; the Army ROTC; and the School of Education, Health and Human Behaviour. The School of Business features the Cougar Business Resource Centre, a central place for students to access new technology and collaborate on projects. Alumni Hall (G) is home to the School of Nursing,which features the Simulated Learning Centre for Health Sciences where nursing students use advanced technology to model the patient experience in a safe and a realistic environment. Alumni Hall also houses the Air Force ROTC and the Departments of Applied Communication Studies, Geography, and Public Administration and Policy Analysis. On your way to the next stop, you will walk across a red bridge. This bridge crosses over one of the many biking/running/walking trails (H) which connect to the Madison County Trails. Another fun fact! Students can check out bikes through our popular Bike Share Program.As you’re walking to the next stop, take a moment to locate Bluff Hall on the map, one of three first-year residence halls. All feature suite-style living with private and shared bedrooms. Deluxe suite bedrooms are available on a limited basis. Please note: Visitors are only allowed in the residence halls during an organised daily campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions.Bluff Hall (K) features a fitness room, sand volleyball court, easy access to the trails, and a new Esports Arena,which is open to all students.Prairie Hall (L) also has a fitness room and a disc golf course.The outdoor area near Woodland Hall (M) is host to outdoor movies, bonfires and more.Evergreen Hall (N) and Cougar Village are available for upper class students, graduate students and families
Rendleman Hall
Rendleman Hall (1) is SIUE’s main administration building.
It’s where students go to add or drop classes, receive help with financial aid, pay bills, purchase a parking permit, and access a variety of other administrative needs. The Office of
Admissions is located on the second floor.Before moving to the next tour stop:
Rendleman Hall faces the Builders of the University
Plaza (A), which honours employees who have worked at
SIUE for 15+ years. Located across the Plaza, Peck Hall (B) is a general classroom building and houses many of the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments.Madison County Transit buses (C) take students across campus, to Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and neighbouring towns.
Vadalabene Centre
The Vadalabene Centre (4) is home to Intercollegiate
Athletics. SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), as well as the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as affiliate members in the sports of men’s soccer and wrestling. The Departments of Accounting and Computer Management and Information Systems are housed here, as well.
The primary hub for Campus Recreation, the Student Fitness Centre (I) is connected to the
Vadalabene Centre.
Student memberships are free. Would you like a tour? Stop at the front desk and ask for a tour of the facility.Also in or near the Student Fitness Centre:
Students can grab a smoothie from Freshëns, located near the main entrance.
The outdoor RecPlex (J) with lighted turf fields and pavilion hosts various intramural and club sports such as flag football, soccer, Quidditch and ultimate Frisbee, to Name a few.
Science Complex
The Science Complex (5) consists of the new Science West and completely renovated Science East Buildings. You’re welcome to walk through Science West which houses more than 80 research and teaching labs, as well as classrooms for biological sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics and statistics. Students have access to the same types of high-tech equipment found in the research labs of future employers.
Engineering Building
The Engineering Building (6) features 34 labs that replicate industry standards:
mechatronics and robotics,environmental testing, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, vibration analysis, to name a few. The new Fowler Student
Design Centre (O) includes competition team workspaces,3D printing, project prototyping and more.
Art and Design Buildings
The Art and Design Buildings (7) feature a spacious art gallery, studios and critique spaces. Students study drawing,painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, photography and metals, as well as art history, art therapy and art education. Fun fact: Our unique Sculpture on Campus program gives students the opportunity to design and install large-scale outdoor sculpture throughout campus.
Student Success Centre
The Student Success Centre (8) is all about students...it includes Kaldi’s Coffee, a large student lounge, a computer lab and group meeting space. It is a central location for critical student resources, including Student Academic Success Services, Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, Career Development Centre, Counselling Services, Health Service, and International Student and Scholar Services. The Student Success Centre is connected to the next stop on your tour…
Morris University Centre
The Morris University Centre (MUC) (9) is the hub of student life. There are multiple restaurants throughout the building that offer selections which meet the diverse needs of the SIUE population, including Starbucks®, Chick-Fil-A Express® and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels®. You’ll also find a bowling alley,bookstore, bank and Union Station.
The “e” Sculpture
As you prepare to leave campus, we invite you to take a selfie at the “e” sculpture (10). Be sure to tag us when you post it to social media! The “e” sculpture was conceived by Heather Kniffel, BFA ’95, MFA ’13, and produced by Dave Thomas, BA Art and Design ’72.
Stratton Quadrangle
Stratton Quadrangle (2) is designed without a direct pathway between two buildings, ensuring students have some exposure to nature as they walk across campus. The
Quad is home to many SIUE traditions, including Welcome Week, Springfest and Homecoming. Painting “the Rock” is a popular campus tradition.
Before moving to the next tour stop:
Dunham Hall (D) is named after Katherine Dunham who was world-renowned for her contributions to dance,and was a professor at SIUE. Dunham Hall houses the Departments of Theatre and Dance, Music, and Mass Communications.
he Cougar Statue (E) is a popular meeting place and selfie spot for students. Fun fact: A live cougar lived on campus until 1985!
Lovejoy Library
Lovejoy Library (3) is a great place to study for an exam or gather research for an assignment. Information Technology Services are located in the lower level.Would you like to “check it out?” Feel free to enter the library from the main entrance off of the Quad, walk through and exit via the north doors to get to the next stop.Before proceeding to the next tour stop, take a minute to refer to your map. Founders Hall and Alumni Hall are two additional classroom buildings: Founders Hall (F) houses the School of Business; the Army ROTC; and the School of Education, Health and Human Behaviour. The School of Business features the Cougar Business Resource Centre, a central place for students to access new technology and collaborate on projects. Alumni Hall (G) is home to the School of Nursing,which features the Simulated Learning Centre for Health Sciences where nursing students use advanced technology to model the patient experience in a safe and a realistic environment. Alumni Hall also houses the Air Force ROTC and the Departments of Applied Communication Studies, Geography, and Public Administration and Policy Analysis. On your way to the next stop, you will walk across a red bridge. This bridge crosses over one of the many biking/running/walking trails (H) which connect to the Madison County Trails. Another fun fact! Students can check out bikes through our popular Bike Share Program.As you’re walking to the next stop, take a moment to locate Bluff Hall on the map, one of three first-year residence halls. All feature suite-style living with private and shared bedrooms. Deluxe suite bedrooms are available on a limited basis. Please note: Visitors are only allowed in the residence halls during an organised daily campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions.Bluff Hall (K) features a fitness room, sand volleyball court, easy access to the trails, and a new Esports Arena,which is open to all students.Prairie Hall (L) also has a fitness room and a disc golf course.The outdoor area near Woodland Hall (M) is host to outdoor movies, bonfires and more.Evergreen Hall (N) and Cougar Village are available for upper class students, graduate students and families
City Condition
Edwardsville is usually cloudy all year round. The summers there are warm and muggy, while the winters are frigid and snowy. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 24°F to 88°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 95°F.
Housing
Whispering Heights: 1010 Enclave Blvd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Cherry Hills Properties, LLC 11 S Cherry Hills, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Parkview Ridge: Edwardsville (2 miles to campus) Parkview Ct. Homestead Ct. Esic Dr Robin Hill
Edwardsville (3 miles to campus) 421 & 425 Quince Street
Cherry Hills Properties, LLC 11 S Cherry Hills, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Parkview Ridge: Edwardsville (2 miles to campus) Parkview Ct. Homestead Ct. Esic Dr Robin Hill
Edwardsville (3 miles to campus) 421 & 425 Quince Street
Indian student association:
"Indian student association:
Group of students dedicated to sharing the diversity and culture of India with our fellow students. We hope to invite many students, staff and faculty to join us in grand events that will display such richness and the talents of our students.
Please refer to the group details:-
https://getinvolved.siue.edu/organization/isa
Please refer to the group details:-
https://getinvolved.siue.edu/organization/isa
Why Choose Southern Illinois University ?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is home to 14,000 students coming from different countries and cultures
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges of 2018 lists SIUE among the Best Regional Universities Midwest for the 14th consecutive year and among the top 15 public universities in that category.
The National Science Foundation ranks SIUE second for federal research and development expenditures among all Carnegie master’s large, primarily residential universities.
Commitment to Diversity
SIUE received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
High Ranking
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges of 2018 lists SIUE among the Best Regional Universities Midwest for the 14th consecutive year and among the top 15 public universities in that category
Quality Education
SIUE offers nationally accredited academic programs of study with one of the lowest tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois.
Academic Excellence
The National Science Foundation ranks SIUE second for federal research and development expenditures among all Carnegie master’s large, primarily residential universities.
Sustainability
SIUE is recognized as a STARS Silver Institution for accomplishments in campus sustainability. The rating is based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System for campus-wide sustainable practices from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Continuous Campus Growth
SIUE has recorded its third-highest all-time enrollment, with 14,142 students registered for fall 2018. This represents a less than one per cent drop from its all-time high of 14,265 students for the fall 2017 semester.
The BS Mass Communication course is a 4-year Bachelors Program. Students who have successfully completed the first 2 years of the Mumbai University BMM program at VSIT can opt to transfer to the University of SIUE Edwardsville. Such students are accepted by Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, directly into the 3rd year of the BS Mass Communication program. These students will then have an option to major in
Corporate and Institutional Media
Media Advertising
Print/ Electronic Journalism
Television/ Radio
Level : Bachelor
Duration : 2 Years at Vidyalankar & 2 Years at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (USA)
Major : Bachelor of Science in Communication
Specialization : Journalism Media Production Advertising and
Strategic Media
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title |
| Semester 1 | BAMMEC-101 | Effective communication –I |
| BAMMFC-102 | Foundation course –I | |
| BAMMVC-103 | Visual communication | |
| BAMMFMC-104 | Fundamentals of mass communication | |
| BAMMCA-105 | Current Affairs | |
| BAMMHM-106 | History of Media | |
| Semester 2 | BAMMEC-201 | Effective communication–II |
| BAMMFC-202 | Foundation course–II | |
| BAMMCW-203 | Content Writing | |
| BAMMID-204 | Introduction to Advertising | |
| BAMMIJ-205 | Introduction to Journalism | |
| BAMMMGC-206 | Media, Gender & Culture |
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Course Type |
| Semester 3 | BAMMC EM-3011 | Electronic Media-I | Ability Enhancement Elective Course (Any one) |
| BAMMC TMC-3012 | Theatre and Mass Communication-I | ||
| BAMMC RPP-3013 | Radio Program Production-I | ||
| BAMMC MGV-3014 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects–I | ||
| BAMMC CCPR-302 | Corporate Communication and Public Relations | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MS-303 | Media Studies | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC IP-304 | Introduction to Photography | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC FCO-305 | Film Communication-I | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC CMM-306 | Computers and Multimedia-I | Practical | |
| Semester 4 | BAMMC EM-4011 | Electronic Media-II | Ability Enhancement Elective Course (Any one) |
| BAMMC TMC-4012 | Theatre and Mass Communication-II | ||
| BAMMC RPP-4013 | Radio Program Production-II | ||
| BAMMC MGV-4014 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects–II | ||
| BAMMC WEM-402 | Writing and Editing for Media | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MLE-403 | Media Laws and Ethics | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC MMR-404 | MASS MEDIA RESEARCH | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC FCO-405 | Film Communication-II | Discipline Specific Core | |
| BAMMC CMM-406 | Computers and Multimedia-II | Practical | |
| Semester 5 to 8 | Campus - Edwardsville | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication | "Majors available (upon doing extra courses) - Advertising and Strategic Media, Journalism, Media Production" | ||
| https://www.siue.edu/academics/undergraduate/degrees-and-programs/mass-communications/curriculum.shtml | |||
- Electives and some core courses may change according to pre-requisites required for selected specialization/major
- Students must also study some of mandatory courses (apart from provided electives) after transferring as directed by the university
- Number of transferrable credits from Vidyalankar are 58/50% of total to graduate
Tuition & Living Expense
| Year | Fees | Type |
| 1st Year | ₹ 1,500 | Application fees |
| ₹2,25,000 | Tuition fees | |
| ₹0 | Living expense | |
| 2nd Year | ₹2,25,000 | Tuition fees |
| ₹0 | Living expense | |
| 3rd Year | USD $23,000 | Estimated Tuition fee |
| USD $7,000 | Estimated Living expense | |
| 4th Year | USD $23,000 | Estimated Tuition fee |
| USD $7,000 | Estimated Living expense |
Addition expenses
| Particulars | Tentative Expense |
| Health Insurance | |
| IELTS Registration | ₹ 14,700 |
| VISA fees | AUD $160 |
| Airfare | AUD $850 |
Scholarships
| Award Amount | $7,500 or $8,500 |
Course Co-Ordinator
Master of Arts in English, University of Mumbai, 2006
Bachelor of Arts (English Major), University of Mumbai, 2004
Teaching Experience: 07 Years
Technical Papers Published: 04
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