Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs for students to choose from.

Graduate Certificate in Media Management

The Graduate Certificate in Media Management is a 12-credit non-degree program that can be completed in one year. It is designed for working professionals who want to enhance their media business acumen. The program covers media technology, economics, programming, distribution, and policy, and equips students with strategic and analytical skills through case studies and applications.

• Current Issues in Media Management: This course addresses how recent developments in media technology, regulation, content, and measurement have influenced the structure and economics of the media industry.
• Content Strategy in the Media Industry: This course examines the practices involved in developing, distributing, scheduling, and monetizing media content, especially in the video space.
• Media Entrepreneurship: Students generate comprehensive business plans for a proposed media enterprise.
• Media Distribution for Film and Television: This course covers the various aspects of the distribution process for films and television programs through conventional and emerging channels.
• Media Negotiation: This course covers the principles and practices of successful negotiations in the media context.

Admission Requirements

• No previous programming or design experience is necessary for this program.
• Students from diverse backgrounds strengthen the program.
• International students can learn more about the application process here.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Funding opportunities are available for students.
• Click here to learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

Dates and Deadlines

• Spring 2026 deadline: December 15, 2025
• Fall 2026 deadline: July 15, 2026

Journalism and Media Management Undergraduate Programs

• BROADCAST JOURNALISM, BSC
• ELECTRONIC MEDIA, BSC
• JOURNALISM, BSC
• MEDIA MANAGEMENT, BSC

University Location

The university is located in Miami, a global media hub with diverse cultural influences and media organizations.

Networking Opportunities

• Build a professional network through events, guest lectures, and collaborative projects.
• Learn and network with guest speakers who are experts in TV advertising, intellectual property, social media, and more.

Student Media

• University of Miami Television (UMTV) is the University of Miami’s award-winning, student-run television station.
• WVUM 90.5 is Miami’s longest-running radio station committed to broadcasting music, news, public affairs, and sports programming.
• The Miami Hurricane offers print and digital editions, as well as the Catch Up 'Canes podcast, edited and produced by students.