Overview
The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers majors in Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism.
The Department of Journalism and Media Management emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking within a multicultural, international context. Our students consistently win regional and national awards, and obtain prestigious internships and long-term positions in a competitive media marketplace. Additionally, they are meeting the challenges of the evolving media industry through entrepreneurial leadership. Our graduates also gain admission to excellent graduate programs and professional schools in a variety of fields.
Four majors are offered in the Department of Journalism and Media Management. The department's programs attract students interested in working in these specific fields, but also provide strong writing, creative, and analytical skills to students who pursue careers in other fields, such as law and business.
The School's Media Management major is designed for students interested in the business and management aspects of contemporary media. Students may pursue interests in entrepreneurship, sales, management, technology and research, among other topics. Students are encouraged to network with industry professionals at Media Management Association meetings and expand their knowledge of media business operations on various platforms through local and national internships.
The School's facilities include a state-of-the-art radio studio, two high-definition television studios, digital post-production suites and related capabilities.
Curriculum Requirements for Media Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Requirement | ||
| Writing Skills Course: | ||
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| Select one of the following presentation skills courses: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Select one of the following digital skills courses: | 3 | |
| Visual Design | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Media Production | ||
| Storytelling with Data | ||
| Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization | ||
| Web Design | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Online Journalism | ||
| Web and Media Analytics | ||
| Applied Data Analytics for Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| JMM 301 | Media Research and Analysis | 3 |
| JMM 305 | Legal Issues in Media Management | 3 |
| JMM 314 | Media Programming | 3 |
| JMM 402 | Strategic Media Management | 3 |
| JMM 407 | Media Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| JMM 435 | Media Technology | 3 |
| Please select 12 credits from the following courses with approval of a faculty advisor in JMM. | 12 | |
| Introduction to Electronic Media Production | ||
| Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Media Sales | ||
| Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization | ||
| Media Industry Trends | ||
| Evolution and Impact of Television Content: The American Sitcom | ||
| Media Distribution for Film and Television | ||
| The Business of Modern Journalism | ||
| Web and Media Analytics | ||
| Seminar in News Ethics and Problems | ||
| Journalism and Media Management Internship (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum) | ||
| Projects and Directed Research (1 to 3 credits per semester, not to exceed allowed maximum) | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism and Media Management | ||
| Other JMM or SoC Courses as approved by a faculty advisor in JMM. | ||
Additional Suggested Courses | ||
| Media Management students are encouraged to complete: | ||
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Fundamentals of Finance for Non-Finance Majors | ||
| Marketing Foundations | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| MTH 113 | Finite Mathematics (This course fulfills the Quantitative Skills Requirement.) | 3 |
| or JMM 285 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management | |
| or STC 103 | Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication | |
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| STEM Cognate | 9 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Minor or Second Major and Electives | 48 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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School of Communication students are required to complete a minimum of a minor (inside or outside of the school) in addition to their Communication major to graduate. For an optional 2nd major, please see your advisor.
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School of Communication students must complete 6 credits of Written Communication Skills unless exempt based on SAT/ACT score or AP/IB exam, 3-6 credits of Mathematics, http://www.miami.edu/cognates/ and the Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Proficiency requirement.
Upper Level Elective Requirement
36 credits at the 300 level or higher are required for graduation. These credits may be earned from your major, minor and/or second major, and electives.
Suggested Plan of Study for Media Management
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| JMM 102 | Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age | 3 |
| JMM 108 | Writing for the Digital Age | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 250 | Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics | 3 |
| WRS 106 or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 285, MTH 113, or STC 103 | Applied Statistics for Journalism and Media Management or Finite Mathematics or Statistical Reasoning for Strategic Communication | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| STEM Cognate | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 301 | Media Research and Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 305 | Legal Issues in Media Management | 3 |
| JMM 435 | Media Technology | 3 |
| Select 3 credits in JMM from course list with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 314 | Media Programming | 3 |
| Select 3 credits in JMM from course list with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| JMM 407 | Media Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Select 3 credits in JMM from course list with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMM 402 | Strategic Media Management | 3 |
| Select 3 credits in JMM from course list with approval of JMM faculty advisor | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Minor or Second Major or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Mission
The Media Management major prepares students for careers on the business side of media, such as operations, sales, programming, marketing, research and finance. Media management students receive a more focused and practical grounding in the business of media that a conventional business school degree cannot provide. In particular, this major focuses on media economics, finance, technology, and strategic planning. The program recognizes the ongoing convergence of media business functions across all platforms.
Goals
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the practices and structures of mass media industries; the ability to critically analyze industry data and technology advances and use them to assess trends and opportunities; and, the ability to write and present reports appropriate for a media business and/or research setting.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the practices and structures of mass media industries.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to critically analyze industry data and technology advances and use them to assess trends and opportunities.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to write and present reports appropriate for a media business and/or research setting.
