The Media Management Minor is an interdisciplinary program that combines the strengths of the departments of English and Media Studies; Management; and Law, Tax, and Financial Planning. This minor prepares students to succeed in the various business aspects of the media industries. The program provides media industry knowledge and leadership skills required to analyze, assess, and engage with media trends and innovations. Media managers are pivotal decision-makers who oversee the strategic planning and business development operations involved in content creation, distribution, and exhibition / streaming platforms within the film, television, radio, music, publishing, and video game industries.
For further information about policies related to minors, see the Program Policies page.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EMS 402 | The Business of Media 1 | 3 |
| MG 229 | Leadership in the Arts | 3 |
| Select one elective in English and Media Studies: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Studies | ||
| Global Media | ||
| The Television Industry | ||
| Disney+: Content + Platform | ||
| Hollywood Convergence | ||
| Films, Franchises, and Fandom: Superheroes in Popular Culture | ||
| Money, Power, Communication | ||
| Video Game Studies | ||
| Popular Music Studies | ||
| Film Producing | ||
| Select one elective in Management: | 3 | |
| Career Success and Self-discovery | ||
| Managing Diversity in the Workplace | ||
| Leadership: Concepts, Competencies and Character | ||
| Management of International Operations | ||
| Entrepreneurial Thinking | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Talent Management | ||
| Negotiating | ||
| Select one elective in Law: | 3 | |
| Marketing Law | ||
| Media Law | ||
| Entertainment Law | ||
| Sports Law | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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EMS 390 or EMS 403 are approved substitutions for EMS 402 for Film and Media Studies majors with a concentration in Film Marketing only.