Overview

Students in the Television & Media Management course at Drexel University receive real-world experience through simulations, professional networking opportunities, and internships with a range of content distributors (streaming organizations, direct-to-consumer media hybrids, broadcast television station groups, etc.), viewer research organizations, and media marketing and advertising firms regionally, nationally, and globally.

Two Degree Options

The stand-alone MS degree offers a solid grounding in television and media management, as well as skills specific to business leadership. The dual MS/MBA option, offered jointly with the LeBow College of Business, allows students to integrate more business course content with the management practices of multi-platform television and media, and provides graduates the advantages of also earning the renowned Drexel MBA.Learning objectives of both the MS and MS/MBA degree programs include:

Understanding revenue and financial models that drive the multi-platform media industry
Confidently utilizing financial analysis tools
Assessing present and emerging technology to successfully manage media organizations at the highest levels
Functioning in the multi-dimensional world of programming which includes knowledge of content production, syndication, programming and counter-programming response mechanisms, and understanding the complexities of multi-platform content delivery.
Understanding the importance of diverse teams in the media industry and utilizing that knowledge to lead organizations with a specific focus on equity and inclusion
Learning and exercising the management skills required to lead every level of the multi-platform media industry

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Programme Structure

Core themes

Media Analytics and Research Methods: The television industry runs on numbers and needs new entrants who can understand the “audience” on multiple levels using myriad metrics that measure activity across multiple platforms
TV Industry Structure, Dynamics and Leadership
Production, Programming and Distribution Strategy: The essential interplay among talent, creatives, packagers and those who distribute content across platforms is at the center of today’s transformative streaming media revolution and the disruption of legacy television networks it portends
Technology and Regulation: Rapid, complex and costly technological change is a central driver in the evolving media ecosystem as is the regulatory, policy and ethical environment that controls TV business domestically and across the globe

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-14 00:00:00 , International

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International students who would like to enroll in the winter, spring, or summer quarter should contact the program director for special consideration.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

49 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 88 other Masters in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency
Essay
Résumé
Letters of Recommendation
Portfolio (Optional)

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Tuition Fee

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International

56595 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1155 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

56595 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1155 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

56595 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1155 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Two Degree Options

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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