Media Management
What is it about?
The Media Management program focuses on management and includes training in design and technology.
What to expect:
- Basics in media economics, law, media research, information and communication technology, media technology and design
- Specializations: “International Media Management”, “Interactive Media & User Interfaces” or “Motion Image & Sound”
- Strong emphasis on practical experience through project studies and a compulsory internship
- Mobility window to study abroad for a semester
What can I do with it?
You have access to a wide range of professional fields, including:
- Management
- Marketing
- Market research
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Social media
Hochschule RheinMain also offers a master’s degree program in Media & Design Management if you wish to further specialize and deepen your knowledge.
For degree-seeking students: detailed information on admission requirements, application deadlines, etc. can be found on the German page.
How are the studies structured?
The studies span seven semesters and have a modular structure. The curriculum is broadly organized as follows:
Semesters 1–2: The focus is on the basics of business administration, Media Technology and design, practical software tools, empirical media research, and media law.
Semester 3: You choose one of three specializations (International Media Management, Interactive Media & User Interfaces, or Motion Image & Sound) and take subjects such as media marketing, finance, and accounting.
Semester 4: You’ll work on practice-oriented projects and deepen your knowledge of business management, organization, and human resources.
Semester 5: You complete a mandatory internship to gain professional experience.
Semester 6: You continue your studies with additional project work and take courses in digital business.
Semester 7: You’ll complete your studies with a bachelor’s thesis, ensuring you’re fully prepared to launch your career.
You can find the detailed course content in the module handbook, which is valid starting with the 2025/26 winter semester.
What will I learn?
The Media Management program centers on management. You will learn how to run companies, manage media projects and make decisions while focusing on digitalization and sustainability.
It is not just theory, though. You will gain valuable professional experience working on real-life projects with companies and collaborating with industry professionals.
The network of contacts you will build during your studies will make it easier to launch your career.
Starting Studies
Here is your first-semester schedule for the summer semester of 2026.
Interactive Media & User Interfaces
In the Interactive Media & User Interfaces specialization, you’ll gain practical knowledge about the conception, design, and implementation of user-friendly digital products and gain insights into areas such as web and app design, e-learning, and digital platforms.
Long-term programs:
The Media Management program offers excellent opportunities to study abroad and gain international experience. We have close partnerships with renowned higher education institutions around the globe where you can spend a semester abroad and develop valuable intercultural skills. Contact our International Office for help.
Short-term programs:
1. International Summer School:
The degree program organizes an annual international summer school in July/August with a problem-based learning approach (in collaboration with HSRM's TeachingLearningCenter). During this week-long program, you will work in small, international teams to complete real-life tasks given by partner companies. Our partner universities regularly participate in our International Summer School.
Our partner universities regularly participate in our International Summer School. The mix of participating universities varies from year to year, which always contributes to an exciting and enriching exchange.
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Summer School WiesbadenSummer School WiesbadenFinal student presentation to our corporate partner Seibert Media.
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Summer School in the USASummer School in the USAMedia Management students at the University of Kansas.