About the RTS Mini MBA

With unparalleled access to over 100 inspirational industry leaders from across the global TV and streaming sector, this course shines a light on how the fast-moving business really works.

Gain practical commercial insight, sharper strategic thinking, and the confidence to accelerate your career and deliver greater impact in your current role. 
Simon Pitts
"This course is unprecedented in its scope and depth of detail"
Tim Hincks
"Television is a complex, multi-faceted business but you can absolutely learn how to be good at the business of TV"

How is the course structured?

The RTS Mini MBA offers around 100 hours of interactive online learning across 25 carefully crafted modules, each designed to reveal how a different part of the industry works.


You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the UK industry has evolved, how it is structured, where the money flows and how it may change over the next five to ten years.


Learning is organised into four connected streams: Industry Context, Programme Making, Business Functions and Future Outlook.


An optional final research project is available for learners who wish to work towards a distinction.


Flexible online learning is complemented by special-topic live webinars throughout the year, in-person networking events and an active learner and alumni community.


Four connected learning streams

Understand the commercial priorities and business processes across the TV ecosystem, how they interconnect and the terminology used - so you can contribute confidently and make informed decisions.

Stream 1
Industry Context

The foundations of the industry. Explore the structure, history and key components of UK TV, and understand its place within the wider global marketplace.

Stream 2
Programme Making

The business of programme-making; from developing an idea and securing a commission through to production, distribution and monetisation.

Stream 3
Business Functions

Understand the essential business functions underpinning TV and streaming, including finance, legal affairs, marketing, communications and talent.

Stream 4
Future Outlook

Explore the forces shaping the industry’s future, while developing the strategic thinking, technology awareness and leadership skills to respond.

What our industry leaders say

Tim Hincks

Television is complex, multi-faceted business but you can absolutely learn how to be good at the business of television.

Sarah Rose

This course is actually really important because it's very unusual to have an holistic understanding of everything from start to finish.

Jane Turton

Television is exciting and dynamic and it's important to understand all facets of any business you work in. The RTS Mini MBA helps you achieve just that.

Ade Rawcliffe

The RTS Mini MBA is a one-stop shop and hearing from our industry leaders is gold dust!

Kate Phillips

Television is all about the people, and having the right skills and understanding is essential to progress in the sector.

Patrick Holland

For professionals across the industry, gaining insight into the way the TV business works is hugely empowering.

Stephen Lambert

If you want to understand how the business really works, there's a lot to learn. A course that can give you that information more quickly is incredibly valuable.

Simon Pitts

The RTS Mini MBA is unprecedented in its scope and depth of detail.

Anouk Berendsen

I'd love ti if someone had the RTS Mini MBA on their CV... that would be like a gold star.

Get ahead in TV with the RTS Mini MBA

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