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Executive Master in Media Innovation, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS)
Breda, Netherlands
Would you like to learn more about how digital media processes work and how they are constructed? Then choose the Executive Master in Media Innovation programme from Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) after completing your bachelor’s degree. The programme has been developed in collaboration with international media partners and teaches you how to come up with new groundbreaking concepts.

Overview

This Executive Master in Media Innovation programme from Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) has a multidisciplinary perspective. You will learn how to look beyond the surface of digital media and distinguish crucial digital processes. You will also learn how to transform these analytical insights into the building blocks that are needed to construct tomorrow’s media products. 

Learning outcomes

The programme lasts one year. For your graduation project, you will conceive an original media innovation product or service which you will actually bring into the market. 

The staff members have close relations with the industry, which offers you the possibility to get in touch with investors or stakeholders who may help you bring your innovative concept to reality. This master’s programme is the first government-funded and accredited professional master’s programme in the field of media in the Netherlands.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Media Theory - The Media theory module introduces you to the field of (contemporary) Media Studies and Media Theory. 
  • Business Models - The module Business models aims at providing you with knowledge, tools and practical insight in managing intellectual property, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship and consumer behaviour.
  • Media Technology - Media technology informs you about technology surrounds. It supports and modifies our decision-making processes, and in this way it is shaping our lives.
  • Research and Communication Studies - The research part of this module aims to provide a solid understanding of scientific methods and the general knowledge and basic practical skills of conducting scientific research on a master’s level.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

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General Requirements

  • a bachelor’s degree in the field of Business Administration, Media Studies, Communication Studies, ICT, or another media-related field. Applicants with equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
  • 5 years (at least) of equivalent industry experience;
  • proficiency in English (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge certificate or a Dutch havo or vwo diploma);
  • strong analytical skills, be creative, innovative and resourceful, and be fully conversant with the media world.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    2143 EUR/year
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    Based on the original amount of 2143 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    2143 EUR/year
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    Based on the original amount of 2143 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Breda

  • 1100 - 1500 EUR/month
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Funding

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