St Joseph's Institute of Communication & Media Studies (SJICMS)

The Institute of Communication and Media Studies at St Joseph’s University provides students with knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them to have successful lives and careers. It has a long history of excellence in teaching and res s a long history of excellence in teaching and research. Since its inception in 2008, Institute began striving to provide diversity and a focused approach depending on the student’s needs and goals. At ICMS, we study the ways that communication techniques and technologies shape who we are, how we govern ourselves, and what kinds of cultures we inhabit. We embrace both media theory and media practice. Over the years, we’ve trained scholars who’ve reshaped their fields and entered into the field of journalism, among others. MediaCon 2024 An International Conference on Media Politics and Governance To equip students with the skills required to become modern media practitioners and empower them to be conscientious professionals in the contemporary media industry. To urge students to think critically about how the media operates and engender debates regarding important socio-political issues. To transform students into active participants and stakeholders in the world around them.