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MDA20028 · Swinburne University of Technology

Business of Media and Entrepreneurship

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Design

What it covers

This unit explores the social, ethical and practical dimensions of media as an economic activity. The unit uses a series of case studies to investigate the diversity of business models that underpin traditional and emerging forms of media, and examines how the media functions with respect to other social, political and economic institutions. Students will be introduced to a range of skills and concepts that are crucial to understanding and operating within contemporary media businesses.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
AssessmentIndividual30%
EssayIndividual30%
Research ProposalGroup40%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 1HawthornOn campus