Master of Communications Management

Comments about Master of Communications Management - At the institution - Glasgow - Scotland

• Objectives
  MCM aims to provide a clear understanding of the issues that surround global telecommunications and equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to shape the development of their organisations and the policy agenda in this dynamic environment.
• Entry requirements
  The Strathclyde Master of Communications Management (MCM) is a highly respected post-graduate degree aimed at experienced managers working within the global telecommunications industry.
• Academic title
  Master of Communications Management
• Course description
  Course Modules
  
  The Strathclyde Master of Communications Management degree comprises 8 core modules and 6 elective modules (of which students choose 3), totalling a minimum of 120 credits.
  
  Students also have to satisfactorily complete a research project, which normally runs for 3 months from September to November. The project provides students with the opportunity to apply the concepts and theories studied on the course.
  
  Core Modules
  
  The Communications Environment provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics at play in the information and communications (ICT) sector. It places information and communication technologies in their wider context of social and economic development and addresses the interaction between regulation and policy; technology; diffusion and adoption; and markets.
  
  Communications Technology provides an introduction to the technical aspects underlying modern information and communication practices. It presents an overview of wireless and fixed technologies and suggest how they may develop in the future.
  
  Strategic Business Planning in Communications provides a foundation in the tools and techniques for analysing problems, issues and options. It also provides an overview of processes for reaching conclusions in relation to strategic change in an organisational setting within the information and communications sector.
  
  Financial Analysis and Modelling for the Communications Sector will equip you with the skills to interpret and understand financial data. It will introduce and discuss concepts employed in financial and accounting analysis undertaken in the information and communications sector.
  
  International Human Resource Management provides a in-depth understanding of HRM issues and problems within an international setting. It will also critically assess the HRM strategies and policies firms use in managing global operations.
  
  The Principles and Practice of Communications Policy provides an understanding of what is required in creating ‘effective competition’ in complex and rapidly changing ICT markets. It discusses the principles, frameworks and policies which underpin the liberalisation and regulation of ICT markets using various country case studies.
  
  Telecommunications Law provides an understanding of the design and implementation of telecommunication regulatory frameworks from a legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on the experiences of OECD countries and also countries that have signed the WTO basic agreement on telecommunications.
  
  Topics in Communications Management is an integrative class that builds on the personal experiences of students along with the theoretic tools gained on other core modules. It provides the opportunity to apply concepts and techniques that have been learnt to current issues in global telecommunications. This would involve analysis of a real life case study and presentation of findings and recommendations to your peers.
   
  Elective Modules
  
  E-Commerce and its Impact highlights the challenges and the opportunities presented by e-commerce to both individuals and organisations. E-commerce business models, as well as the relevant technical and policy issues that emerge will be discussed.
  
  Customer-focused Management in Communications provides a clear appreciation of the vital role that customer management plays globally and the challenges faced by international service marketers.
  
  International joint ventures and strategic alliances offers a theoretical and case study based critique of one of the main ways through which telecommunication companies expand into new markets and offer services.
  
  Risk and project management of projects in communications aims to shed light on the complexities involved in the management of large scale projects and introduce tools and techniques that can be deployed to minimise the risk of project failure.
  
  ICT and development provides a detailed understanding of the relationship between ICT services and technologies and socio-economic development. This relationship provides a vehicle to explore how ICT contributes to the wider socio-economic development goals of individuals, governments and organisations in developing countries.
  
  Exploring the Internet: organisational and policy issues concentrates on understanding the revolutionary impact of the Internet. How organisations have reacted to the emergence of this technology and the policy issues that it raises are both addressed.

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