RTS Mini MBA in Television and Streaming Media
Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants engaging in our online courses, including discussion forums, online seminars, and in-person seminars. This Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behaviour expected from all participants to ensure a positive and productive learning experience.

Expected Behaviour

Participants are expected to:

  • Treat all course community members—including peers, instructors, speakers, and staff—with respect and courtesy.
  • Engage in discussions and activities in a constructive and inclusive manner, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
  • Adhere to the specific guidelines set for discussion forums, online seminars, and in-person events, including appropriate use of language and materials.

Prohibited Behaviour

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any disrespectful or harmful behaviour that may cause offence or distress to participants or individuals associated with our online courses or actions that could damage the RTS Academy’s reputation.

Prohibited behaviours include, but are not limited to:

1. Abusive, Discriminatory, and Threatening Conduct

Engaging in abusive, threatening, insulting, or aggressive language or behaviour is strictly prohibited, including (but not limited to) such conduct in relation to a person’s or a group’s:

  • Religious beliefs
  • Race or ethnicity
  • Physical appearance
  • Disability
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age
  • Gender, gender identity, or gender expression


Such behaviour, whether directed at individuals or groups, undermines the inclusive and respectful environment we are committed to maintaining.

2. Inappropriate Content

Sharing, displaying, or distributing offensive, threatening, defamatory, malicious, obscene, sexually explicit or illegal materials, images, or content in any form is prohibited. This includes:

  • On discussion forums or social media platforms associated with the course
  • During online or in-person seminars
  • Within the venue of any in-person events


Content of this nature has no place in the course environment and will be met with immediate action.

3. Harassment and Aggressive Behaviour

Stalking, intimidation, or aggressive conduct directed towards:
  • Course participants
  • Speakers
  • Course facilitators and staff
  • Unwelcome sexual attention, comments, or physical contact.

4. Misuse of Media and Photography

  • Taking or sharing photographs of an inappropriate or invasive nature during in-person or virtual events.
  • Violating the intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights of another person or the RTS Academy.
  • Failing to ensure that uploaded files are virus-free before upload.

5. Substance Misuse

  • Misuse of alcohol or recreational drugs during in-person seminars or events.

Enforcement of the Code of Conduct

Failure to adhere to this Code of Conduct may result in consequences, including but not limited to:

  • Immediate removal from the course's discussion forums, seminars, or events.
  • Revocation of access to the online course and any related materials in accordance with the end-user licence agreement.
  • Reporting the behaviour to appropriate authorities, if necessary.

Decisions regarding enforcement will be made by us at our sole discretion.

Reporting Violations

Participants are encouraged to report any violations of this Code of Conduct to the designated course moderator or course staff via academy@rts.org.uk. All reports will be handled confidentially and investigated promptly.