The educational program “6B06107 – IT -Journalism” is implemented at the NJC “Shakarim University”, within the "Higher School of Artificial Intelligence and Construction", at the Department of "IT Technologies". The program was developed by the department's experienced faculty members in collaboration with industry professionals — media editors, digital media experts, and IT project managers. This program is aimed at training professional IT journalists who operate at the intersection of modern media and information technologies. Students gain professional skills in creating text, visual, audio, and data-based content, as well as working effectively in the digital media space. The program combines traditional journalism disciplines with areas such as web technologies, data visualization, multimedia content creation, and social media analytics. The educational process includes lectures, workshops, practical projects, work in media studios, and case studies. Student performance is assessed through creative projects, reports, infographics, videos, exams, and portfolio evaluations. Key areas of professional activity for graduates include: - Digital editorial offices - News agencies - Media analytics centers - PR and SMM departments - IT companies and startups - Graduates will acquire the following skills: - Mastery of modern journalism standards and genres - Information processing, visualization, and publishing (graphics, infographics, animation) - Application of HTML, CSS, CMS, and other web technologies - Conducting journalistic investigations and fact-checking - Video editing, podcasting, and digital storytelling - Data journalism techniques - Professional use of social media platforms - Ability to work in teams and cross-functional environments - Adherence to information security and media ethics principles - Familiarity with and adaptation to modern technologies (AR/VR, artificial intelligence, big data) The program aims to prepare versatile, competitive professionals who are in demand in the information society and capable of operating effectively in both media and IT environments.

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The main criterion for the completion of bachelor's degree programs is the development of at least 240 academic credits for the entire period of study, including all types of student's educational activities.

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4 years

To train highly qualified specialists in the field of digital journalism who possess skills in working with information technologies, data analysis, creation and editing of multimedia content, as well as the use of modern media tools for effective performance in the digital information space.