MISSION

AIJC, a non-stock and non-profit organization, is committed to harness the power of communication in promoting the common good.

It seeks to accomplish this through advanced learning, research, and innovation, primarily among journalism, communication and knowledge management professionals in Asia, for empowered and responsible leadership in the industry and society.

VISION

AIJC is an exemplary Center of choice in Asia for higher learning, research, and innovation in journalism, communication and knowledge management and a facilitator, catalyst, and change agent for an empowered society.

Who we are and what we do

The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) is a leading and respected communication institution in the country and in the ASEAN region. It provides graduate education in journalism and communication management. It conducts professional enhancement training for journalists, communicators, and development managers. It undertakes communication policy research and consulting activities on strategic communication planning, organizational communication audit, communication materials development, and other development communication projects. In all the things we do, our passion is the belief that communication, information and knowledge are development resources that must be available to all people.

Our distinctiveness

. . . challenges the traditional concept of graduate education through innovative programs, learning approaches, and teaching methods.

• Mixed mode of delivery of courses: face-to-face, print module, Internet, ICT-assisted.


• Faculty members are a mix of academics and practicing professionals


• Experienced journalists, media managers and communication executives can earn a graduate degree through accreditation and equivalency. Here, a student is awarded equivalent credit for previous related work experience and outputs.


• The Institute integrates research and consultancy experience and outputs in the courses.


• AIJC students are involved in policy and action research for hands-on experience.


• The Institute offers pioneering courses like: Planning and Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Management of Communication Enterprises, and Knowledge Management among others.

We form partnerships and networks

Partnering with Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication provides strategic advantages. Special arrangements can be crafted to facilitate this partnership, such as conduct of trainings and research, among others. For 25 years AIJC has successfully partnered with academic institutions, development agencies, media organizations and business corporate organizations with parallel or complementary goals.

Our competetive edge

• AIJC has been involved in the planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation of relevant public information, education and communication (IEC) programs of different organizations for over two decades.


• AIJC has conducted continuing education courses in related fields for 25 years.


• AIJC has produced training handbooks or manuals in courses such as IEC Materials Development, Communication Planning, IEC Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Mobilization, and Advocacy, among others.


• Professors of the AIJC graduate school are well-known academics, communication specialists, veteran print and broadcast journalists, and information technology experts


• Resource persons of AIJC professional development programs combine theory and practice. Most have field experience in Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) work as planners, managers, and consultants. Their average work experience in actual IEC work is 10 years.