306569 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Media Management

Introduction

This course develops a level of professional expertise and competency relevant to media management with a focus on key issues and developments in media industries.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the University's standard entry requirements. Applications will be assessed on an individual basis and applicants will generally be required to have successfully completed an undergraduate degree which may be in media or a related field. Students with no formal qualifications, but a minimum of five years relevant work experience may be permitted to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Media Management and upon successful completion progress to this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is two 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 may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. 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 eight units of coursework, four professional media units and one optional unit and three management units from Curtin Business School.

Professional Recognition

Negotiations are being undertaken with appropriate professional bodies in the region to obtain recognition for this program.

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.

Availability

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.