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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	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.

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306490 v.1 Master of Media Management

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.

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