Faculty Profile

Dr Anjum Zia

Dean - School of Media and Communication Studies

School of Media and Communication Studies

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Professor Dr. Anjum Zia is a distinguished academic, visionary leader, and media education expert with over 35 years of professional experience. Currently serving as Professor and Dean at the School of Media and Communication Studies (SMCS), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, since January 2022, she has led transformative initiatives including new academic programs, infrastructure upgrades, faculty development, and strong industry-academia linkages. She holds a Post-Doctorate in Journalism and Communication from Carleton University, Canada (2014), and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from LCWU. Her academic journey includes international training in the USA, Sri Lanka, Belgium, and Canada, enriching her global outlook. Beginning her career at LCWU, she served in key leadership roles and launched flagship BS, MSc, MS, and Ph.D. programs, skill-based certificate courses, and established media labs, FM 96.6, and Web TV for hands-on student training. Dr. Zia is

  • Electronic & Digital Media
  • Advertising
  • Social & Digital Media
  • Media Pluralism and Editorial Independence in Broadcasting in Pakistan-Asia.
Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
UMT Professor & Dean 26-01-2022 Present
Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Transnational Television and Pakistani Diaspora in Canada: ‘Uses and Gratification’ Approach International Journal of Research (IJR) / Impact factor ISSN: 2348-6848 3.541 2014
Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
Post Doc Social Sciences Carleton University Canada
PhD Mass Communication Lahore College for Women University Pakistan
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