From reels to a real career: Can 'Influencer' be a college degree in India?

As content creation grows into a mainstream profession, universities abroad and in India are debating whether influencer skills can be taught as an academic discipline. Proponents say colleges can teach production, branding, analytics and monetisation; critics warn charisma, originality and virality cannot be guaranteed. A practical, flexible creator-economy programme or specialised electives may better prepare students for sustainable careers in digital media.