Awarding body:
University of Bolton (BOLTONIN)
What's the Media and Creative Business course about?
This course is a BSc top-up degree designed to introduce individuals to business in the media, digital and creative industries. It develops business and entrepreneurial skills and provides the knowledge needed to make the leap from creative student to creative practitioner. It is aimed at anyone who wants to start their own creative business or apply for managerial positions in organisations with a creative focus.
The content of this course is aimed at improving employability and developing business and management skills. Students are able to study a particular area of interest within the media, digital, or creative industries whilst developing skills in researching, problem solving and communication.
Subjects covered include:
- Business and management skills
- Innovation and ideas generation
- E-marketing for product promotion
- Finance for non-finance managers
- People and project management
Students will be assessed on essays, practical assignments, examinations, presentations, case studies, programme proposals, portfolios, a reflective journal, interview transcriptions and broadcast projects.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
The clearest progression route for further study is the MSc Media and Creative Management, offered by the University of Bolton. Successful students will be equipped to set up their own business, become self-employed or apply for managerial jobs in the creative industries.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants are required to have a foundation degree or HNC/HND in a relevant creative subject. Applicants will also require a suitable portfolio or the ability to demonstrate creativity/problem solving.
Attendance
Full time
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Hours per week:
9
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
How much will the course cost me?
For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.
How do I apply?
Applications for full time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All applications from students in the UK should be made using the on-line application system on the UCAS website. If you are applying from overseas you should write to: UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ. Any time during the year for enrolment in September.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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