The diploma project is a substantial element of this media management training, aiming to assess the participant´s capacity to elaborate a scientific topic in step with academic working standards and to have a practical view on current media industry challenges.

You can find some topics of diploma essay at the Graduates page.


The diploma project can be approached in two different ways, namely as:

1. a degree dissertation based on current challenges faced by a media company (preferably in close cooperation)
2. a literature based approach to elaborating a degree dissertation

Both approaches are based on describing a causal coherence combined with certain conditions. This qualitative statement requires an explanation of the context, in which the stated causal relation can be observed. Furthermore, terms or theories used in the context of reasoning will have to be defined in favour of transparency and the principles of scientific standards (concept specification). A major aim of this media management training diploma project is to reflect both the knowledge obtained through the media management course of the media management online training as well as the participant´s professional background and interest.

The diploma project of this media management training is to be written/produced parallel to the media management course of the programme, whereas the first quarter is dedicated to orientation, research and topic choice. From the second quarter onward, participants will elaborate their selected projects. Approaching to the degree dissertation in collaboration with other participants is permitted (recommended).