MUMBAI: Manipal University has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Radio One, which is a joint venture with Next Media works and BBC worldwide.
Manipal University and Radio One, with a mutual vision to add value to the media & entertainment industry and the student community, have come together to provide their expertise to potential students of management, focusing in the field of Media Management.
Radio One will be an academic partner with Manipal University, by providing academic training, infrastructure and networking links with the industry to fulfil the educational needs of the students enrolled. Students pursuing an MBA M&E will be provided with an option of pursuing their 4th semester of the program with specialization in Radio Broadcasting and Management with Radio One at their stations in 7 cities namely Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Ahmedabad.
Manipal University chief academic officer & pro vice chancellor Dr Vinod Bhat said, “We are delighted to sign the MoA with Radio One. Our clear focus is to provide quality education with industry connect to our students. This MoA reflects the deep interest & commitment of Manipal University and Radio One to contributing to the Media & Entertainment industry and the student community. Working relationships such as these will be truly beneficial to the industry. We are sure this association will pave the way to many active collaborative engagements that will benefit the media (broadcast) industry.”
Radio One managing director Vineet Singh Hukmani said, “It is our pleasure to provide relevant and significant value to the students of Manipal university and we feel that partnering with the pioneers in education is an ideal partnership. Through this, the students will discover that the speed and innovation at which the Radio One business operates will set them apart when they have to face real life challenges in the media space.”
The two-year MBA program in Media & Entertainment (4 semesters, full time) offered by Manipal University comes with a specialization in radio or film in the fourth semester. The first three semesters of the MBA program will be conducted in Manipal University Bangalore Campus, covering all General Management subjects and media & entertainment case studies.
The final & fourth semester of the program will be conducted at various industry organizations; for students of radio could choose to train at Radio One campus across India and would also be exposed to live projects and acquire practical assistance. This will include actual production and post-productions techniques, understanding Radio Broadcast and other sectors of media & entertainment with hands on exposure at Radio One. Upon successful completion of the Program, MU will award the students an MBA degree. An additional joint course certificate shall be given to the students by MU and Radio One.
