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2023-2024 General Catalog 
    
2023-2024 General Catalog
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MMS 901 - Portfolio Preparation


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021

1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
The course is intended to advance student knowledge in portfolio and resume construction and job search strategies. Every student will participate in a mock interview with broadcast and media industry professionals to provide real-world feedback on tips for starting your career. This course will also help students gain confidence in skills and ability which will be of key significance when making important life decisions. 

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  1. Illustrate the hiring process.
  2. Explain the management structure of the media industry to determine who the decision makers are when it comes to personnel.
  3. Build an effective job seeking plan.
  4. Classify people you have met in the industry and implement a networking plan.
  5. Write an effective resumé and cover letter.
  6. Classify the different online delivery platforms for media and how to distribute them to a target audience for the purpose of obtaining a position with a company.

Course Objectives:

  1. Outline the hiring process.
  2. Classify the decision makers in the hiring process.
  3. Develop writing skills and presentation skills for resumé building.
  4. Identify the different types of delivery platforms and determine their strengths and weaknesses for all forms of media content.
  5. Navigate different online media delivery platforms.



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