Thompson River University – BA

Thompson River University – BA

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

2 years in India + 2 years in Canada

About Thompson River University

Based in Kamloops, British Columbia, TRU is a leading destination in Canada for international students. International enrolment now exceeds 3,500 students per semester, with students coming from 100+ countries and regions worldwide. In addition, the university is engaged in 60 bilateral student exchange agreements with partner institutions around the world. TRU is also a member of the Washington, DC-based International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Through ISEP, TRU students are also able to take advantage of more than 200 exchange opportunities around the world.
Thompson Rivers is a Canadian leader in knowledge export, delivering TRU curricula overseas through joint and accredited programs with institutional partners in China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and Dubai.
TRU also undertakes a wide range of customised training and consulting projects for international clients. These programs are most often delivered at the main TRU campus in Kamloops, in the surrounding communities and/or in the client's home country. One of TRU’s largest streams of programming in this area combines English language and teacher training for groups of qualified teachers from abroad.

Campus

Our student recruiter–advisors, are excited to be able to welcome people back to our campus and are eager to show you an insider’s view of TRU. We begin the tour with introductions and a chance to learn more about the key interests of those in the group. During the tour, you will hear about some of our amazing amenities on campus. As you walk around, you’ll learn about our history, programs, services and more.
Tours take about one hour and include stops at some of our buildings such as The Arts and Education Building, Campus Activity Centre, House of Learning, our new Nursing and Population Health Building, Ken Lepin Building, Gymnasium, Culinary Arts Training Centre and Trades and Technology Building.

City Conditions

Kamloops is a modern city of 100,000 people (including 14,000 students). The safe, friendly environment of our city, combined with our spectacular natural setting, help to make Kamloops an ideal destination for international students. Kamloops is a 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Vancouver.

Housing

North Tower (off-campus accommodation)
Home to over 570 students, our modern, 11-storey tower has some of the best views in the city. Each private bedroom includes a desk, chair, double XL bed, TV and overhead lighting. Floors are co-ed, but individual units are either all female or all male. Choose either a two- or four-bedroom suite.
McGill Residence (off-campus accommodation)
McGill Residence has 300 self-contained rooms, divided into 75 units, in three buildings. Each unit shares a common area and a washroom. All residents have access to a central building with study and recreation space. Each housing unit is assigned to four males or four female students.
East Village (off-campus accommodation)
East Village is the newest addition to TRU Housing and is home to almost 300 students. East Village is located in the eastern part of campus and is a six-minute walk from the Old Main building.
Within East Village, students can choose between four-bedroom suites, or two/three-bedroom apartments. Each suite comes with a private bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen and dining area.
Apartments are the perfect option for upper-year students as they include all the amenities available in the suites, plus a spacious living area, a balcony and air conditioning. Both suites and apartments are fully furnished, with all utilities including wireless internet. All residents have access to a central building with recreation, study and laundry spaces.
West Gate Dormitories (off-campus accommodation)
West Gate Dormitories is a temporary, new addition to our campus housing that provides 114 self-contained private rooms starting in January 2022. These quality modular dormitories are fully equipped with upgraded finishes and amenities. Along with a private wshroom (including shower), every single room includes a double pillow top bed, desk and dresser, wall mount TV.

Indian student association:

TRUSU India Club is the Indian subcontinent community club at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada. Founded in 2009 by Amit Thakur, TRUSU India Club is the Indian subcontinent community club at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada. The population of Indian students studying at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been increasing every semester. There are 1000+ sub-continent students at TRU presently. Affiliated with the Thompson Rivers University Student Union (TRUSU), TRUSU India Club celebrates regional festivals and diversity rooted to ancient Indian culture.In the past, TRUSU India Club has organised various events on Indian Festivals, Diwali, Holi, Vaisakhi, Ram Navami, Welcome & Farewell Nights. .Rang De Basanti has emerged as a signature event of our club. It celebrates the three important festivals of India; Holi, Vaisakhi & Ram Navami. Diwali lightens the hearts of newly arrived students and gives them a sense of belonging in a new land.
Link for the association: www.facebook.com/trusuindiaclub/

Why Choose Thompson River University ?

At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with flexible learning options, individualised student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Since 1970, TRU has taken pride in providing an excellent education to every student who comes to us — from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, at various stages of the learning journey. We serve more than 25,000 students — on our campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake and via distance or online courses and programs through Open Learning. From traditional academics to trades, from certificates to graduate degrees, TRU offers over 140 on-campus programs and 50-plus Open Learning programs. Our students apply what they learn in co-op work terms, study abroad, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning and other opportunities — with guidance and mentorship by our accessible faculty. Research, creation and innovation thrive in our open, flexible learning environment. And so do our students.

Large student Base

28000+ students enrolled in On campus and Online programs

Individual Attention

Average class size is 31 for all academic programs

Wide variety of Programs

More than 140 Programs on Campus

Scholarships

$2.5 million scholarship bursaries and awards for students every year

Support

2000+ Employee: Faculty, support staff and administration

Ample

1000+ residential spaces for students

About Bachelor of Arts in Communication

This stream covers the practical and commercial applications of communication. If you have business, tourism, entrepreneurial and public service ambitions, this program will show you how communication can enhance your business practices. Close ties with the Tourism and Business faculties offer the benefit of preparing you for a wide variety of business and event planning situations. No other such program exists in the Kamloops region.
This program offers graduates a background in communication history and theory, a wide reservoir of meaning-making skills (image-based, language-based, etc.), marketing knowledge and event planning. The communication courses offer training in communication design strategies and the application of theory through practical application. Public relations graduates should be well-rounded professional communicators who are prepared to enter the public or private sectors.

Program Structure

The BA Communication course is a 4-year Bachelors’s Program. Students who have successfully completed the first 2 years of the Mumbai University BMM program at VSIT can opt to transfer to Thompson River University. Such students are accepted by Thompson River University directly into the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program.

Career opportunities

Students choose to focus on either public relations or new media studies. Study and practice from multiple perspectives: processes, production, composition, design, broadcasting, policy/law, criticism and critique.
Potential career areas include :

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

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 - Kamploops
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Under PR Stream)
https://www.tru.ca/arts/departments/communication-visual-arts/bachelor-of-arts-major-in-communication/courses-communication-and-public-relations.html
  • 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 60

Fees

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 CAD $20,000 Estimated Tuition fee
CAD $7,000 Estimated Living expense
4th Year CAD $20,000 Estimated Tuition fee
CAD $7,000 Estimated Living expense

Addition expenses

Particulars Tentative Expense
Health Insurance
IELTS Registration ₹ 14,700
VISA fees CAD $150
Airfare CAD $850

About Thompson River University

Based in Kamloops, British Columbia, TRU is a leading destination in Canada for international students. International enrolment now exceeds 3,500 students per semester, with students coming from 100+ countries and regions worldwide. In addition, the university is engaged in 60 bilateral student exchange agreements with partner institutions around the world. TRU is also a member of the Washington, DC-based International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Through ISEP, TRU students are also able to take advantage of more than 200 exchange opportunities around the world.
Thompson Rivers is a Canadian leader in knowledge export, delivering TRU curricula overseas through joint and accredited programs with institutional partners in China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and Dubai.
TRU also undertakes a wide range of customised training and consulting projects for international clients. These programs are most often delivered at the main TRU campus in Kamloops, in the surrounding communities and/or in the client's home country. One of TRU’s largest streams of programming in this area combines English language and teacher training for groups of qualified teachers from abroad.

Campus

Our student recruiter–advisors, are excited to be able to welcome people back to our campus and are eager to show you an insider’s view of TRU. We begin the tour with introductions and a chance to learn more about the key interests of those in the group. During the tour, you will hear about some of our amazing amenities on campus. As you walk around, you’ll learn about our history, programs, services and more.
Tours take about one hour and include stops at some of our buildings such as The Arts and Education Building, Campus Activity Centre, House of Learning, our new Nursing and Population Health Building, Ken Lepin Building, Gymnasium, Culinary Arts Training Centre and Trades and Technology Building.

City Conditions

Kamloops is a modern city of 100,000 people (including 14,000 students). The safe, friendly environment of our city, combined with our spectacular natural setting, help to make Kamloops an ideal destination for international students. Kamloops is a 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Vancouver.

Housing

North Tower (off-campus accommodation)
Home to over 570 students, our modern, 11-storey tower has some of the best views in the city. Each private bedroom includes a desk, chair, double XL bed, TV and overhead lighting. Floors are co-ed, but individual units are either all female or all male. Choose either a two- or four-bedroom suite.
McGill Residence (off-campus accommodation)
McGill Residence has 300 self-contained rooms, divided into 75 units, in three buildings. Each unit shares a common area and a washroom. All residents have access to a central building with study and recreation space. Each housing unit is assigned to four males or four female students.
East Village (off-campus accommodation)
East Village is the newest addition to TRU Housing and is home to almost 300 students. East Village is located in the eastern part of campus and is a six-minute walk from the Old Main building.
Within East Village, students can choose between four-bedroom suites, or two/three-bedroom apartments. Each suite comes with a private bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen and dining area.
Apartments are the perfect option for upper-year students as they include all the amenities available in the suites, plus a spacious living area, a balcony and air conditioning. Both suites and apartments are fully furnished, with all utilities including wireless internet. All residents have access to a central building with recreation, study and laundry spaces.
West Gate Dormitories (off-campus accommodation)
West Gate Dormitories is a temporary, new addition to our campus housing that provides 114 self-contained private rooms starting in January 2022. These quality modular dormitories are fully equipped with upgraded finishes and amenities. Along with a private wshroom (including shower), every single room includes a double pillow top bed, desk and dresser, wall mount TV.

Indian student association:

TRUSU India Club is the Indian subcontinent community club at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada. Founded in 2009 by Amit Thakur, TRUSU India Club is the Indian subcontinent community club at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada. The population of Indian students studying at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been increasing every semester. There are 1000+ sub-continent students at TRU presently. Affiliated with the Thompson Rivers University Student Union (TRUSU), TRUSU India Club celebrates regional festivals and diversity rooted to ancient Indian culture.In the past, TRUSU India Club has organised various events on Indian Festivals, Diwali, Holi, Vaisakhi, Ram Navami, Welcome & Farewell Nights. .Rang De Basanti has emerged as a signature event of our club. It celebrates the three important festivals of India; Holi, Vaisakhi & Ram Navami. Diwali lightens the hearts of newly arrived students and gives them a sense of belonging in a new land.
Link for the association: www.facebook.com/trusuindiaclub/

Why Choose Thompson River University ?

At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with flexible learning options, individualised student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Since 1970, TRU has taken pride in providing an excellent education to every student who comes to us — from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, at various stages of the learning journey. We serve more than 25,000 students — on our campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake and via distance or online courses and programs through Open Learning. From traditional academics to trades, from certificates to graduate degrees, TRU offers over 140 on-campus programs and 50-plus Open Learning programs. Our students apply what they learn in co-op work terms, study abroad, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning and other opportunities — with guidance and mentorship by our accessible faculty. Research, creation and innovation thrive in our open, flexible learning environment. And so do our students.

Large student Base

28000+ students enrolled in On campus and Online programs

Individual Attention

Average class size is 31 for all academic programs

Wide variety of Programs

More than 140 Programs on Campus

Scholarships

$2.5 million scholarship bursaries and awards for students every year

Support

2000+ Employee: Faculty, support staff and administration

Ample

1000+ residential spaces for students

About Bachelor of Arts in Communication

This stream covers the practical and commercial applications of communication. If you have business, tourism, entrepreneurial and public service ambitions, this program will show you how communication can enhance your business practices. Close ties with the Tourism and Business faculties offer the benefit of preparing you for a wide variety of business and event planning situations. No other such program exists in the Kamloops region.
This program offers graduates a background in communication history and theory, a wide reservoir of meaning-making skills (image-based, language-based, etc.), marketing knowledge and event planning. The communication courses offer training in communication design strategies and the application of theory through practical application. Public relations graduates should be well-rounded professional communicators who are prepared to enter the public or private sectors.

Program Structure

The BA Communication course is a 4-year Bachelors’s Program. Students who have successfully completed the first 2 years of the Mumbai University BMM program at VSIT can opt to transfer to Thompson River University. Such students are accepted by Thompson River University directly into the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program.

Career opportunities

Students choose to focus on either public relations or new media studies. Study and practice from multiple perspectives: processes, production, composition, design, broadcasting, policy/law, criticism and critique.
Potential career areas include :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Semester Course Name Type
Semester 1 Introduction to Financial Accounts Elective Course
Business Law Elective Course
Business Statistics Elective Course
Business Communication–I Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Foundation of Human Skills Core
Business Economics–I Core
Any One Skill Enhancement Course
Foundation Course–I
Foundation Course in NSS–I
Foundation Course in NCC–I
Foundation Course in Physical Education–I
Semester 2 Principles of Marketing Elective Course
Industrial Law Elective Course
Business Mathematics Elective Course
Business Communication–II Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Environment Core
Principles of Management Core
Any One Skill Enhancement Course
Foundation Course–II
Foundation Course in NSS–II
Foundation Course in NCC–II
Foundation Course in Physical Education–II
Semester 3 Information Technology in Business Management - I Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Planning & Entrepreneurial Management Core
Accounting for Managerial Decisions Core
Strategic Management Core
(Any one) Skill Enhancement Course
Foundation Course (Environmental Management) - III
Foundation Course-Contemporary Issues-III
Foundation Course in NSS–III
Foundation Course in NCC–III
Foundation Course in Physical Education–III
Group A : Finance Electives Elective Selection
Group B:Marketing Electives
Group C:Human Resource Electives
Semester 4 Information Technology in Business Management - II Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Economics-II Core
Business Research Methods Core
Production & Total Quality Management Core
(Any two) Skill Enhancement Course
Foundation Course (Ethics & Governance) - IV
Foundation Course-Contemporary Issues-IV
Foundation Course in NSS–IV
Foundation Course in NCC–IV
Foundation Course in Physical Education–IV
Group A : Finance Electives Elective Selection
Group B:Marketing Electives
Group C:Human Resource Electives
Semester 5 to 8 Bachelor of Business Administration - Kamloops Campus
https://www.tru.ca/gaglardi/degrees/bba/program-structure.html
  • 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 60

Fees

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 CAD $20,000 Estimated Tuition fee
CAD $7,000 Estimated Living expense
4th Year CAD $20,000 Estimated Tuition fee
CAD $7,000 Estimated Living expense

Addition expenses

Particulars Tentative Expense
Health Insurance
IELTS Registration ₹ 14,700
VISA fees CAD $150
Airfare CAD $850

Course Co-Ordinator

Rumeli Sharma

Commerce & Management

Assistant Professor

Commerce & Management

I was sitting idly on my balcony when my mom brought me a plate full of mango slices with the seed separated, which took me back to the summer holidays. Summers were always a gateway to a world that was full of love and togetherness. As a family, we always travelled to different places as my father served the nation, and I, as a small girl, had big dreams and travelling gave a vision to these dreams.

As contrary to now, I was a shy and quiet child. I never initiated any conversation which was a surprise to my parents as I am from a family of strong and independent women. Even though I was an introvert, I was never scared to going behind things that appealed to me. Family always played a crucial role during my growing years especially my mother who always encouraged me to attempt things rather than regretting them later. If I learnt courage from my mother, my father gave me an open sky to fly. Like any little girl, my dreams kept on changing but I always liked reading books which was an escape for me to enter a world full of imaginations. I believe I understood the meaning of creativity through books and that was a huge turning point of my life. Belonging from a background of engineers, it was quite a challenging job to convince my family to take up English Literature as my major subject. A new phase of my life started when I studied Literature as I imbibed an interest in me to communicate about an endless journey experiences with people about my observations.

Therefore, I thought of entering a field that encourages an exchange of ideas and creativity with young minds. I started my career as a teacher in 2008, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I had never learnt so many different facets of a teacher that goes behind teaching in the classrooms. In 2015, when I joined Vidyalankar School of Information Technology, I took subjects of Communication and Management that helped me to broaden my horizon as a teacher. It is being said that “Teaching is an Art” and very rightly it applies to my job profile. As a Communication faculty, I realised that language and communication played a pivotal role to enhance one’s personality. Hence, as a team member of the Communication and Media department, I was part of many pieces of training and lectures that had been arranged for both students and faculty. .In VSIT, I learnt that online education is significantly enhancing and diversifying opportunities to drive our own learning. These trends in online education are creating new opportunities for learning and new models for success and hence breaking ties with traditional methods of teaching.

Vidyalankar School of Information Technology is amongst the most popular colleges in the city, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in IT, Commerce, Management and Mass Media. Vidyalankar School of Information Technology is a college affiliated with the University of Mumbai and approved by the Government of Maharashtra.

Qualification

Experience

Email

rumeli.sharma@vsit.edu.in

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