Note: We are currently in the process of revising the Media Management curriculum. Together with industry experts and scientists, we are working out how to optimise the programme for you.
The fundamental orientation will remain unchanged, while details concerning study contents, specialisations and chronological order may be adjusted. You will find the updated study contents here shortly.
Basic Studies (1st to 3rd Semesters)
Management & communications: economics and law, corporate management, languages and soft skills
Media & journalism
Scientific work & market research
The programme is divided into foundation (semesters 1-3) and advanced modules (semesters 4-6).
In semester 3, students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities.
Advanced Studies (4th to 6th semester)
The in-depth module allows you to specialise in a subject. In addition to the compulsory elective modules Corporate Management, Media Science and Trends in Media Technology, you can choose two of the following three modules:
Strategic Management
Approaches to strategic management and their significance for media companies
This module examines corporate strategic management, including the specific challenges facing media companies. Following on from the foundation module in management, the focus turns to strategic planning. Students learn how to analyse markets and companies, develop value-based strategies, and categorise and implement financing methods and sources of finance. They also become familiar with the particular sources of finance available to media companies as well as the factors that influence financing decisions.
Content Management
Practical content management for various business sectors (newspaper/magazine, TV/radio, online/telecommunications, music/film, books and cross-media)
This module focuses on practical content management for a wide range of media, such as newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, internet, telecommunications, music and film, as well as book and cross-media publishing. After completing this module, students will have extensive knowledge of various aspects of content management in media companies. They will be able to assess, analyse and evaluate the potential of content strategies for different kinds of media and in diverging media markets. Theoretical relationships are linked to practical aspects of editorial management, with a focus on convergence, value creation, cross-media marketing, format development and legal management of licences.
Marketing and Sales
Media marketing with a focus on strategic marketing and the international communication activities of media companies
Here the emphasis is on media marketing, with a focus on strategic marketing and media corporations’ international communication activities. Students acquire a solid understanding of strategies for and underlying concepts of integrated corporate communications with both external and internal stakeholders. There is also a focus on marketing-related communication with potential and current clients, and communication material design and production.
At the end of the programme, students complete a compulsory internship in Austria or abroad, as well as a dissertation.
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