International Postgraduate Diploma In Media and Entertainment
The International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Media and Entertainment offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic and rapidly evolving media industry. It provides a rich collaborative learning experience where learners exchange views with other participants, interact with research-active tutors, and are challenged to become reflective managers.
Focusing on practical experience, the course goes beyond traditional lectures, incorporating real-world scenarios, business simulations, and 100% project-based learning. This hands-on approach enables participants to apply new skills in a safe setting before transitioning to real-world situations.
The IPGD in Media and Entertainment can be completed in 9 months, offering a quick pathway to career advancement and new opportunities.
The diploma combines theoretical concepts with practical experience, equipping learners to address complex operational issues confidently and effectively.
Course Details
The International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Media and Entertainment aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of global media and entertainment industry dynamics, focusing on production, management, and business strategies. This program combines practical skills with theoretical insights, preparing graduates to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving industry.
Course Details:
Management Information System: Understand the role of information systems in managing media operations and supporting decision-making processes in entertainment organizations.
Media and Communication Industry: Explores the dynamics and structure of the media sector.
Operations Management: Explore critical principles of operations management and how they apply to media production and entertainment business workflows.
Events Planning and Management: Provides insights into organizing, coordinating, and managing events, from concept to execution, focusing on industry best practices.
Strategic Management: Discusses formulating, implementing, and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable organizations to achieve long-term objectives.
Business Research Methods: Introduces techniques for conducting rigorous business research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, to support strategic decision-making.
Assessment: Graduation Project (GP)
After completing the coursework, students must complete a graduation project (GP) integrating knowledge from all modules. This project assesses their ability to apply current practices in media and entertainment and solidifies their comprehensive understanding of the field.
Programme Structure and Credits:
This programme comprises six modules with 30 ECTS and 1 GP of 30 ECTS.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Partner University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
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Entry Requirements
For entry onto the International Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Media and Entertainment qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma.
OR
- Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
This course teaches students to comprehend the concerns and challenges that strategic management managers encounter. It introduces students to concepts, methodological techniques, and instruments that are applicable to the analysis of an organization's strategic position. Students will learn how to establish and implement strategies and policies, as well as their significant operational implications, in this course.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills including the formulation of research proposals, literature reviews, referencing, data collection, use of interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysis using SPSS, qualitative data and methods for drawing conclusions from the analyzed data.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak to our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.