306490 v.1 Master of Media Management

MMediaMgnt(Curtin)

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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	School of Media and Information units currently under construction will be added to the list of options.