(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the GeorgianInstitute of Public Affairs (GIPA) is soliciting applications fromAzerbaijani citizens for a master's degree program in journalismand media management offered by its Caucasus School of Journalismand Media Management. The coursework will be taught by localprofessors with international experience and visiting instructorsfrom the United States and European universities. The program isfunded by the U.S. Department of State. The overall goal of theprogram is to build professional journalism and media managementskills in the South Caucasus.
Up to five Azerbaijani participants will be selected for theprogram, which will be offered over the course of four semestersfrom September 2024 to June 2026. Students interested injournalism, media, communications, graphics, photojournalism,content development and other related fields are welcome to apply. The students will study in Tbilisi, Georgia from September 2024until December 2025 and will work on their diploma portfolio inJanuary-June 2026. Students will be expected to return to Georgiafor the defense of their thesis/final project in July 2026. Whilestudying at GIPA, students will have access to computers, audio andvideo equipment, and a journalism library. GIPA students areeligible to participate in the Erasmus+ Exchange programs andreceive funding for one semester education at a different Europeanuniversity but will be required to work closely with GIPA to ensurethey complete the GIPA program requirements if they choose to doso.
The program curriculum provides a hands-on, experientialapproach to learning the latest techniques for fact-based,professional reporting and writing for print, online and broadcastmedia. Coursework also includes media management techniques andrelevant topics including business management, legal issues, andmedia ethics.
The U.S. Embassy in Baku provides tuition support and financialassistance for the duration of students' studies in Georgia (threesemesters) for students who demonstrate financial need.
The selection process requires the submission of an applicationpackage (see details below) and an English-language interview withthe admissions committee in Baku.
Strong English language skills, as demonstrated at the oralinterview, are required.
The deadline for submission of the application packet isMay 5, 2024.
A full application packet should include thefollowing:
Application Form
Three Reference Letters
Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
Copies of Diplomas *
University Transcripts
Copy of ID Card or Passport
* Note: Recent graduates who have not yet received theirdiploma may still apply and submit a letter from their universityconfirming their graduation. They will need submit a diploma byAugust 01, 2024.
Please see the GIPA Master's Degree Program inJournalism Application Form's link:
Please submit your application packageto: [email protected]
Please note that the subject line in your email shouldbe: GIPA – 2024 Application
Additional Information:
The Georgian Institute of Public Affairs was established in 1994as a non-governmental, non-profit educational institution, raisinga cadre of highly trained public servants and journalists TheCaucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) wasestablished in 2001 to support the development of highlyprofessional media in the South Caucasus by means of educationaland training programs in journalism, communication, and mediamanagement.
Since its opening in January 2002, CSJMM's English-language,regional program graduated more than 100 students with master'sdegrees in journalism and media management. In Azerbaijan, CSJMMgraduates hold leading positions in the professional media and havea high rate of finding successful employment in their field.
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