The business of television is fast-moving, complex and always evolving. This makes it hard for people to gain a holistic understanding of the sector, especially those with a busy day job.
Drawing on the insights of over 100 industry leaders, the Royal Television Society (RTS) has developed a unique online course that covers every aspect of the business and its many supporting functions. Whatever your role, the RTS Mini MBA in TV and Streaming Media will give you the end-to-end knowledge you need to accelerate your career or elevate your team’s performance.
Following its successful launch at IBC in September 2024, you can now enrol in this pioneering, self-paced, CPD accredited course.
What You’ll Gain
– Insider knowledge from over 100 industry leaders
– Over 80 hours of flexible, on-demand learning covering every part of the business
– Quizzes, assignments and real-world case studies to put your knowledge to the test
– A community of fellow learners to connect with in discussion forums
– Invitations to exclusive RTS networking events, both in person and online
How It Works
The syllabus is designed to guide you through the business step by step. Each of the 25 modules will explore a wide range of core topics: the business behind how a programme is developed, commissioned and made; how money flows through the industry; M&A strategy, valuation and deal-making; and how the competitive landscape is likely to evolve over the next 5 to 10 years. You can view the module breakdown below.
Delivered online and on-demand, the course blends thorough explainers with exclusive interviews, practical assignments and real-life case studies. You’ll also connect with fellow learners through discussion forums and RTS networking events.
Hear From Our Learners
“I’m only a quarter of the way into the RTS Mini MBA, but have learned so much already. It’s invaluable to take a deep dive into how the industry is structured, understand business models of the key players and gain incredible insights into the future of television and streaming media. It’s already opening up new career pathways. I highly recommend it!” – Nadine Tayar, Freelance Series Producer
“I’ve really enjoyed the material so far, particularly the mixture of speakers from across the industry. Having been working in the US, I’m now returning to the UK industry, so the timing of the course has been perfect!” – Al Weddell, Apple TV
“As someone who has worked in TV for years it’s been a great insight and a reminder of what makes the TV industry such an interesting sector to work in.” – Andrew Moore, All3Media
“I’m impressed by how up-to-date the course is. The industry insider sessions are brilliant – it’s a genuine privilege to be privy to their conversations and learn from them firsthand.” – Jayne Brierley, Development Consultant
“It has been a great course, offering a really broad foundation of the industry from all angles. The contributors have been very insightful, distilling years of experience into generous nuggets of information.” – Anonymous, Indie Production Company
Ready to take the next step?
👉 Visit the RTS Academy website to learn more: https://rtsacademy.org.uk
📧 Have questions? Get in touch at academy@rts.org.uk
