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English Bachelor's Degree

International Media and Entertainment Business

Mechelen

English

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PASSION to PAYCHEQUE across every platform!

  • Take that passion to international markets!
  • Learn how to make a living out of what you love doing and turn your passion into a paycheque.
  • Discover the fundamentals of the creative industries.
  • Analyse the MEB landscape to discover the keys to success.
  • Find out what it takes to place yourself in the international market.
  • Deploy the right media and entertainment formats to mediatise your brand.
  • Acquire international business skills to monetise it.
  • And develop your platform management credentials to mobilise it.
  • Expand your perspectives and your network while studying abroad.
  • Learn the art and science of developing an international media sensation.
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THE JOB OF YOUR LIFE

Choose your programme type

International Media and Entertainment Business in Short Programme

  • Empower your Business or Communication degree with new skills and knowledge!
  • Obtain this extra diploma in 1 year.
  • During the 6-week SUMMER internship, you gain valuable skills based on the knowledge and practice received during the two semesters.
  • This internship – a requirement for all – can be done within the Belgian landscape or in an International landscape!

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

Programme

  • Sprint 1 | ... Fill in the gaps in one of our Essential courses while building more skills and talents.
  • Sprint 2 &3 | ... Focus on specific Media/Entertainment skills and talents to maximize your potential and cure your passions.
  • Sprint 4 | ... Bring it all together in our client-based lab and do an internship in the field.

* Based on your previous degree

Below you can find an overview of the courses ( under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit. 

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Semester 1 2
COMMUNITY BUILDING SPRINT  
Media Essentials* i 7
Business Essentials* i 7
Data-Driven Product Optimization i 5
Marketing for IMEB i 5
PRODUCTION SPRINT  
IMEB Editorial i 5
Show Me the Money! i 5
Media Technology: Studio & Graphics i 5
BEYOND ALL BORDERS SPRINT  
Technology IMEB Innovations i 4
IMEB Storyworld Building i   5
Make Me the Money! i 4
Semester 1 2
ENTERTAINMENT SPRINT  
International Leisure Development i 12
GOING FOR IT! SPRINT
Internship XL i 9
ALWAYS ON (electives; need 6 SPs)
IMEB Experience Lab i 6
Digital Creation i   3
Directing i   3
External Media Project i 3
Interactive International Media Experience i 6
Storyteller's Edit Lab i 3
International Project 3 3
This course does not start in February.

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Interactive experience

Throughout the IMEB programme, you will engage with various shared interactive experiences, including screenings of new films, VR and immersive experiences. This gives us a foundation to build upon! Therefore, you should expect to spend about 200 euros per year on various experiences.

International Interactive Experiences

Explore the vast world of International Media and Entertainment Business via our hands-on exploration of the landscape in world MEB landscapes. These experiences allow you to see how different cultures interact with and explore the creative industries. There is an extra cost associated with these experiences.

International COIL partnerships

Throughout the IMEB programme, you will work with other university students all over the world. Many of our courses include a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project. Partners are located in Europe, America and Asia!

In practice

During the 6-week SUMMER internship, you gain valuable skills based on the knowledge and practice received during the two semesters. This internship – a requirement for all – can be done within the Belgian landscape or in an International landscape!

This internship combines the skills/knowledge from both media and entertainment business as you explore your passion. You can do your internship in any media or entertainment field, including TV production, music, theatre, gaming, VR, distribution. We assist you in finding the perfect internship that fits your passion!

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Go international

This programme includes a high level of internationalisation by infusing each course with international competencies and content. The courses are aligned with our international interactive experiences.

Via these International Interactive Experiences, we offer opportunities to visit both New York City and Beijing/Shanghai, allowing students the ability to discover the MEB landscapes in these two distinct regions of the world.

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Personal coaching

Thomas More offers various support services (STUVO, International Support) to assist all of our students. All of our modules come with additional academic support in the form of Writing/Presentation specialists who can coach you through the nuances of the languages utilised in both written and oral communication. Every module is taught by a team of educational and professional experts who coach you through the process of becoming the best possible media professional! In keeping up with the latest advancements in media technology, the Media and Entertainment Business (International) programme will use a variety of educational methodologies, including face-to-face, blended learning, and online learning, allowing students to learn in a manner suitable to them.

Got questions?

Programme manager

Kristin Fauconnier

For all your questions about the programme.

kristin.fauconnier@thomasmore.be

John Arnold

For specific information about the IMEB and IMEB short programme.
john.arnold@thomasmore.be +32 487 05 54 46
Study Counsellor

Jade Van Overmeir

Ask questions about how you can maximize the potential of your previous degree.

jade.vanovermeir@thomasmore.be +32 15 36 91 50
Admissions

Admissions Officer

For all your questions about Admissions & Application.
Available by phone 9.00 - 15.00

admissions@thomasmore.be +32 15 36 92 50
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