RADIO AND TV MANAGEMENT

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of management, in particular as they relate to contemporary radio and television organizations and to media production. This course focus on general management theories and techniques, including organizational structures, leadership, decision making, budget planning and the management of groups and teams. The course concentrates more specifically on the practical media environment by examining the role of the production manager. The main responsibilities and skills required for this position and its importance for television production will be covered. Through various theoretical and practical projects students will experience management strategies and techniques vital in the collaboration and production of radio and television.

RADIO AND TV MANAGEMENT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the basic principles of management.
2. 02 Discuss general management theories and techniques.
3. 03 define and analyze the legal, regulatory and commercial factors which affect the production of television and radio and develop personal and professional ethical responsibility in all managerial and organizational decision making.
4. 04 conduct independent research based on appropriate conduct independent research based on appropriate research questions, using and evaluating a range of material in order to arrive at conclusions research questions, using and evaluating a range of material in order to arrive at conclusions
5. 05 Assess the organisational structures of modern media companies.
6. 06 Integrate appropriate technology into the leadership and management and decision making process.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Herrick, D. (2015). Media Managemenet. New Mexico: Albuquerque
2. 02 Hollifield, A., Wicks, J., L., Sylvie, G., Lowrey, W. (2021) Media Management A Casebook Approach. Routledge
3. 03 Thomas, J.P (2010) Media management manual: A handbook for television and radio practitioners in countries – in – transition. USA: UNESCO
4. 04 Cootle, S. (2020) Media organization and Production. London:Sage

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the basic principles of management. SOLO 4
2. L02 Discuss general management theories and techniques. SOLO 5
3. L03 Explain and analyze the legal, regulatory and commercial factors which affect the production of television and radio and develop personal and professional ethical responsibility in all managerial and organizational decision making. SOLO 4
4. L04 Conduct independent research based on appropriate research questions, evaluate a range of material in order to arrive at conclusions. SOLO 4
5. L05 Assess the organisational structures of modern media companies. SOLO 5
6. L06 Integrate appropriate technology into the leadership and management and decision making process. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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