| Call Number | 11817 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
TR 10:50am-12:20pm 520 GEFFEN HALL |
| Points | 1.5 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Miklos Sarvary |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the various media industries, highlight the common characteristics mentioned above and familiarize students with the key drivers of industry dynamics. Specifically, the course has three distinct objectives. First, it intends to survey the media industries to make sure that students have a broad understanding of the various media sectors. Special emphasis is given to describing the important platforms that largely define a media sectors ecosystem. The course covers all content domains, from entertainment and news to B2B content (information). Second, it intends to provide students with relevant experience in media industry analysis. This experience is important for other elective classes offered by the Media and Technology Program, which are often based on company projects within specific media sectors. Finally, it intends to discuss the fundamental drivers of the media industry in terms of consumer psychology/behavior, key economic drivers and also relevant historical background. The foundations course should be the starting point for students who intend to follow other media elective classes. While it is not strictly required, it is strongly recommended to students taking other media electives. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Subterm | 05/20-08/09 (X) |
| Department | MARKETING |
| Enrollment | 37 students (74 max) as of 9:14PM Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
| Subject | Marketing |
| Number | B8611 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of Business |
| Open To | Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Columbia College, Dental Medicine:Post-Grad, Dental Medicine , Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, General Studies, SIPA, Journalism, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work |
| Section key | 20242MRKT8611B001 |