What is the purpose of the RTS’ new mini MBA course and who will benefit the most? IBC365 discovers more about the new TV and streaming course launching early next year.
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is currently registering interest for its newly developed Mini MBA in TV and Streaming Media, designed to address the need for structured, formal business education tailored specifically to the unique demands of the television and streaming sectors. With key industry partners and contributors involved, this program aims to fill a crucial void in professional development within the media industries.
Following industry-wide discussions, Theresa Wise, CEO of the RTS, noted that many people working in this space, particularly in ancillary areas like legal, finance, technology, and communications, had a need for a broader understanding of how the business of television operates. “There was a trend where people wanted a bit more formalised continuing professional development (CPD) in the television and streaming industries,” she explains. “It felt to me that the business of television and streaming media was a slightly under-catered-for area and a very crucial area.”...
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