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 course comprises approximately 100 hours of interactive online learning, with 25 carefully-crafted modules divided across four main streams - Industry Context, Programme Making, Business Functions and Future Outlook. There is an optional final assessment for those wishing to attain a distinction. 


The course reveals the inner workings of the industry, and covers topics ranging from: how ideas are generated, to how programmes are developed, commissioned and made; how money flows within the TV industry; what is meant by 'terms of trade'; and how the UK TV sector is likely to change over the next 5-10 years.

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Who is the course for?

The RTS Mini MBA is aimed at professionals at all levels, working within the TV industry or a company servicing it. Whether you are just starting out or have 15 years of experience in your specialism, this course is for anybody who wants to understand the business of television, and for companies looking to elevate their teams and invest in the future talent of TV. 

What our learners say

“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 first-hand.

No matter what you do in TV, or what stage you’re at, this is a brilliant deep dive into the industry - past, present and future.

If you can do it, please do. You’ll be glad you did!”
Jayne Brierley, Development Consultant
"It is invaluable to take a deep dive into how the industry that I've worked in for two decades is structured, understand the business models of the key players and gain incredible insights into the future of television and streaming media as we continue to progress at speed into a new era of content production.

I have a deeper understanding of other realms of the industry and it's already opening up new career pathways.

I highly recommend it!”
Nadine Tayar, Freelance Series Producer
“Happy to say I've now completed the RTS Mini MBA in Television & Streaming Media and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks go out to All3Media for sponsoring me and Theresa Wise MBE and the team at the RTS for putting it all together!

As someone who has worked in TV for years it's been a great insight and a reminder, in a way, of what makes the TV industry such an interesting sector to work in.” 
Andrew Moore, All3Media International
“Very proud to say I've just completed the RTS Mini MBA in Television & Streaming Media. It’s a great course – interesting and inspiring.

I can also now talk at length about the Communications Act 2003, and will, after only a sip of wine.

Thanks to Banijay UK for sponsoring me - and the RTS for putting this excellent course together.”
Tamara Gilder, Remarkable Entertainment
“I’m chuffed to share that I’ve completed The Royal Television Society Mini MBA in TV & Streaming Media!

This experience has given me a holistic and strategic understanding of how the TV and streaming media industry truly operates, from idea creation to business mechanics and the future of the medium. I’m excited about applying these insights in my work & shaping the future of media.

Huge thank you to the RTS and all of the industry luminaries who contributed to this course. I’m looking forward to the upcoming alumni events!”
Indiana Sky, Two Brothers Pictures
“I’ve really enjoyed the material so far, particularly the mixture of speakers from across the industry — it’s been great to see some familiar faces among them too.

Having been working in the US, I’m now returning to the UK industry, so the timing of the course has been perfect! It’s been a great way to start reorienting myself to the UK market while also reflecting more broadly on different roles and functions as I consider how my career might evolve back in the UK.”
Al Weddell, Apple TV

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