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    "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press" - Thomas Jefferson 

    Become part of the free media!

    Master’s Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management 

    The program is innovative and aims to prepare journalists who create both high ethical standard multimedia products and their own media platforms. Since 2001, the Master's program has produced generations of journalists who successfully work in leading media organizations in Georgia, the South Caucasus, and other countries. 

    The program is conducted in English, where dozens of foreign students study alongside Georgian students every year. This creates a multicultural and dynamic learning environment, helping students see various issues from a global perspective and expand their professional network for future collaboration. 

    The Master's program prepares students for effective work in the fields of multimedia journalism, media management, and digital communication, both in Georgia and on regional and international levels.

    What will I learn?

    • Ethical, fact-based, and balanced journalistic storytelling
    • Techniques for producing multimedia (photo, video, audio, text) products (shooting, editing)
    • The use and role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the profession
    • Principles and models for creating media start-ups and managing media organizations
    • Marketing and distribution of multimedia products through various social and digital platforms
    • Basic theories, contemporary approaches, and directions in journalism, media, and communication
    • Working with databases, information retrieval, and critical analysis
    • Academic and applied research methods in the field of communication

    Who will I become? 

    Upon completing the Master’s Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management, you will be able to continue your career in various sectors of digital communications, including multimedia journalism, media entrepreneurship and management, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, and other directions:

    • Create multimedia products (photo, video, audio, text) for various target audiences
    • Establish and manage your own digital media platform
    • Work in a media organization as a journalist, manager, or social media manager
    • Become a specialist in social media and digital marketing
    • Become a documentary film director or producer
    • Become an investigative journalist
    • Become a media researcher

    Curiculum

    Language of study: English

    The Master's Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management is designed for individuals who have already received higher education in any field and want to deepen their knowledge in the field of public relations. 

    Registration of students of the master's program is carried out electronically:

    》Online registration form for graduate students 

    Therefore, the necessary prerequisite for enrollment in the Master's Program is:

    1) a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic degree in any field; 

    2) passing the Common Master's Exam; 

    3) Passing an internal university procedure: Filled application form developed by the University, Passing the exam in English (B2 level), those who submit a certificate of qualification (TOEFL IELTS) are exempt from the exam; 

    Tuition fee for the full one academic year (for Georgian citizens): 4500 GEL

    Tuition fee for the full one academic year (for foreign citizens): 6750 GEL

    The fee can be paid in 4 installments, at the beginning of every semester.

    In celebration of the 30th anniversary, we offer a 30% discount for GIPA graduates of any academic, professional, or certificate program.

    Payment instructions:

    Tuition fees must be paid to the organization's account.

    Please indicate the student's name, surname, personal number, and the name of the study program.


    Bank Details:

    JSC "TBC Bank"

    Bank Code (MFO): TBCB GE 22

    Name of the Recipient - Institute of Public Affairs of Georgia

    Account Number - GE84TB1100000110700419 / GEL

    Our dedication to international collaboration and student exchange programs plays a key role in the growth of our institution. We partner with leading universities in Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, and many other countries to provide enriching exchange opportunities. These initiatives highlight our identity as a modern, open, and forward-thinking community, ready to embrace the future. By joining us, you will have the chance to expand your knowledge and experience through participation in these exchange programs.

    Since its establishment in 2001, the MA Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management has welcomed hundreds of international students, offering them the opportunity to study journalism in line with international standards. In turn, these students have enriched our program by bringing diverse perspectives and contributing to a dynamic, multicultural learning environment.

    Additionally, many students from our Master’s program have studied at various European universities through exchange programs, including semester-long opportunities and short-term international mobility projects such as Europe on Air, Invisible Cities, and EU Fact Check. These exchanges have provided invaluable international experience, broadening our students' horizons and enhancing their academic and professional development.

    Join us and be part of a modern, open, and growth-oriented community. The future is bright, and we invite you to be part of it.

    For more information about GIPA’s partner universities and exchange opportunities, please Find Detailed Information here

    Levan Kurtskhalia

    Coordinator of MA Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management

    E-mail: l.kurtskhalia@gipa.ge

    Phone: (+995) 591 656 505

    Address: Tbilisi, Rustavi highway #22a