306490 v.1 Master of Media Management


MMediaMgnt(Curtin)

Introduction


This course is designed for those working in the management in media industries, or preparing to move into management positions in their industry. It develops a high level of professional expertise and competency relevant to media management with a focuson key issues and developments in media industries. In the final stage of the course, students design, implement and evaluate an individual project relevant to their professional practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelors and a minimum of three years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Media Management, or the Graduate Diploma in Media Management may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation


This course comprises five professionally oriented media units, three management focussed units, one optional unit, a project design unit and an applied research project.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

306494 v.1   Media Technologies 501 - To the Satellite and Beyond 3.0 25.0
306495 v.1   Media Law 501 3.0 25.0
306497 v.1   Ethics and The Media Professional 501 1.0 25.0
306498 v.1   Corporate Media Policy and Practice 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

5287 v.9   Human Resource Management 555 3.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
5699 v.6   Financial Management 550 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306492 v.1   Professional Development 691 - Project Design 1.0 50.0
306493 v.1   Professional Development 692 - Project 3.0 25.0
306496 v.1   Marketing The Media 601 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
306491 v.1 # Sport and the Media 552 3.0 25.0
 
# This unit is only available at the Hong Kong Location.
NB Department of Media and Information units currently under construction will be added to the list of options.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.