The focus of most media management programs is the acquisition of practical skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the media and entertainment industries. Students might encounter courses in television production, social media marketing, the music industry and media economics.

An executive MBA, or EMBA, is a graduate level business degree. An executive MBA program is a lot like a regular MBA program. The main difference is that an executive MBA program is primarily designed to educate working executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders.