Executive MBA · Media Management Consulting

Become the strategic leader the media industry needs

An intensive executive programme designed to equip media and communications professionals with the strategic leadership, management and consulting capabilities required to navigate and lead the modern media industry.

2 MonthsDuration
14 TopicsCurriculum
3× WeeklyFrequency
100% OnlineDelivery
Sept & Oct 2026Session
8PM–10PMClass Time
₦750,000Installment payment available

Everything you need to know.

Executive MBA in Media Management ConsultingProgramme
2 MonthsDuration
14Topics
3× WeeklyFrequency
8PM–10PMTime
100% OnlineDelivery
September & October 2026Session
₦750,000Investment
Installment availablePayment

Lead beyond the job title.

The modern media professional needs more than technical expertise. They need strategic and managerial capability. This programme equips you to move beyond operational media work and develop strength in strategic leadership, management decision-making, consulting, digital transformation, innovation, organisational leadership, strategic communication and media business sustainability.

Designed for professionals ready to lead.

Media Executives

Professionals managing teams, platforms, departments or media organisations.

Journalists & Editors

Professionals seeking to transition into management and strategic leadership.

Broadcast Professionals

Radio, television and digital broadcasting professionals.

Communication & PR Professionals

Professionals managing communication, reputation and stakeholder relationships.

Media Entrepreneurs

Professionals building or managing media ventures.

Aspiring Media Leaders

Professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility.

From media professional to strategic media leader.

Today

  • Tactical execution
  • Operational thinking
  • Reactive decision-making
  • Limited management perspective
  • Technical expertise

Next Level

  • Strategic thinking
  • Leadership capability
  • Business-oriented decision-making
  • Management confidence
  • Consulting perspective
  • Industry-wide understanding

Don't just work in the media industry. Learn how to lead it.

14 topics. One strategic leadership experience.

What will this programme do for your career?

01

Strategic Leadership

Build the mindset required to lead media and communication organisations.

02

Management Capability

Develop stronger approaches to managing people, projects and organisational priorities.

03

Business Thinking

Understand the commercial realities of the modern media industry.

04

Consulting Perspective

Develop the ability to analyse organisational challenges and develop strategic solutions.

05

Digital & Industry Relevance

Understand how technology, AI and changing audience behaviour are reshaping media.

06

Career Advancement

Prepare yourself for greater professional responsibility.

07

Professional Network

Connect with professionals from across media and communications.

08

Practical Application

Apply strategic concepts to real-world professional challenges.

A school built for strategic communicators.

Industry Relevance

Curriculum designed around the real challenges facing Africa's media and communications industry.

Executive Education

Built for working professionals with flexible online evening delivery and practical, applicable learning.

Communications & Media Specialisation

A school dedicated exclusively to strategic communications, media and reputation—not a general business programme.

Practical Learning

Real-world case studies, consulting projects and interactive discussions that bridge theory and practice.

Professional Development

Programmes designed to strengthen leadership influence, strategic thinking and organisational impact.

African Media Context

Content tailored to contemporary African and global media contexts, not imported case studies.

What our learners say.

on January 1st, 2025, live on the @afiamorningshow , my co-host @nathalie.ukwu asked my new year resolution, I didn’t hesitate, I voiced what I had been quietly carrying in my heart, this year, I’m going back to school for my MSC. Today, with a grateful heart I can say I did it, I made it, earned my Master’s in Strategic Communications and Media Management Consulting, but what I never envisaged was that this year would test me in ways I never imagined. Balancing a Master’s degree with the demands of TV hosting @afiatvofficial managing @afia993enugu_ and some other commitments and responsibilities, while navigating some personal storms of life, was beyond tough. This year took more from me, it stretched my mind, spirit and patience. I faced loss, silence, responsibility and grief, losing my dad, the long days, the arrangements, and almost at the same breath, the quiet ending of a chapter I once held close, it almost broke me and yet, somehow, grace kept carrying me. I rarely talk about my struggles, but today, I choose to share because this milestone means more than a degree, it’s a testimony of resilience, faith and strength. So here I’m celebrating a new feather added, Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications & Media Management Consulting. Another step in refining my craft, sharpening my voice and shaping the path I walk in this media sphere. A special gratitude to @sammyajufo your support never wavered, your encouragement never dimmed and your real life scholarship, those lessons carved experience, and to @johnkamiang for the industry shaping knowledge and exposure, very transformative, and my deepest respect to @scm.studies a citadel of learning, an institution shaping minds, a space that challenged me and also refined my craft. Above all, I thank the almighty God, for the strength when I had none, for the resilience when my spirit felt tired, for carrying me through a year that gave and took, a year that bruised and built me. We win some, we lose some, the gift and the curse, but in all things, we rise regardless. Here’s to continuous learning, new opportunities, growth, and to every silent battle that ended in victory.🥂 #orjinwachukwu
Orji Nwachukwu
Orji NwachukwuHead of Station, Afia Radio FM · Masters, Strategic Communications & Media Mgt Consulting
“I am a STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING graduate!!!” 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺 The need to get a PGD certificate came and I couldn’t pursue it cos of my very busy schedule. But how I was able to study @scm.studies , co-present my 12noon - 4pm Radio show on @yanga899fm , take up my hosting gigs, and still carryon my responsibilities as the team, digital for three radio stations is a wonder!! I am so proud of this feat. The journey was an experience. There were times where I didn’t want to join the virtual class, I was too tired to do my assignments, or even too depressed to engage the class. But I did it!! Thank you JESUS!! Thank you my Family Thank you you my fellow scholars The Faculty and Dean My friends and My Co-host Please celebrate with me🙏 #jayceetalks #latestgraduate🎓 #pgd #strategicommunication
Jude Okpara
Jude OkparaOn Air Presenter, Yanga FM TVC Comms · PGD Strategic Communications & Medi Mgt COnsulting
Growth is not glamorous. It’s exhausting, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. But I stayed. I pushed. I learned. I evolved. And today, I’m walking into graduation not just with a degree, but with clarity, confidence, and capacity for leadership. Cheers to the journey. Cheers to the future. #ExcellenceInCommunication #LeadershipInTheMaking
Ibukun "ByBisasa" Adesoye
Ibukun "ByBisasa" AdesoyeOn Air Presenter, Yanga FM Lagos · Masters, Strategic Communications & Media Mgt Consulting

Invest in your next level.

₦750,000
Installment Payment Available

A focused two-month executive learning experience designed to strengthen your strategic leadership, management and consulting capabilities in the media industry.

Answers to your questions.

How long is the programme? +

2 months.

When does the programme start? +

September 2026.

Is the programme online? +

Yes. 100% online.

What time are classes? +

8PM–10PM.

How often are classes held? +

Three times weekly.

How much is the programme? +

₦750,000.

Is installment payment available? +

Yes, installment payment is available.

Who can apply? +

Media professionals, communication executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders with relevant professional experience. Contact admissions for full eligibility details.

What certification is awarded? +

Contact admissions for the official certification information for this programme.

How do I apply? +

Complete the application form on this page or contact admissions at exmba@scmstudies.com.

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