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Business and Management of Entertainment

Get a thorough understanding of the entertainment business – from film industry principles to legal and financial affairs. Available formats: Online | In-Person

This program is perfect for...

  • Aspiring Hollywood executives
  • Entertainment professionals seeking to expand their expertise
  • Individuals interested in business with an emphasis on entertainment
  • Creatives exploring filmmaking careers

What you can learn.

  • Get a primer on entertainment business and legal affairs
  • Study film industry foundations, including pre-production, production and post-production
  • Become familiar with entertainment-focused finance and accounting
  • Explore entertainment-focused marketing and distribution

Preparing future managers, moguls and mavericks.

film business

The Business and Management of Entertainment Certificate program is designed for aspiring mainstream Hollywood executives, as well as those interested in the world of independent filmmaking.

Students gain an understanding of industry business practices by taking foundation courses – pre-production, production and post-production – as well as courses covering business and legal affairs, finance and accounting, and marketing and distribution.

Formats: Online or In-Person
Duration: 9 months (full-time) to 3 years
Unit Requirement: 36
GPA Requirement: minimum 3.0 for certificate completion

This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Expect more from your education.

Learn from Industry Leaders

More than 25 years experience in the green-lighting, marketing, and distribution of 200+ films, with strategies that have produced over $5 billion in theatrical box office. 

Randy Greenberg

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Submission Deadline: November 17, 2024
 

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I learned the ins and outs of the industry, the business side of it, and it gave me a holistic approach to filmmaking. One of the things I learned a lot about was financing, which is one of the hardest things for independent filmmakers. I also met many people who are still my collaborators and friends.

Luisa Novo
Business & Management of Entertainment & Producing Certificate Student

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
MGMT X 403.31
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 404
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 404A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 403.01
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 403.34
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 476.99
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Elective Courses
Complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Business and Management of Entertainment, Producing, or Film and TV Development. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
MGMT X 403.61
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 403.33
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MGMT X 448.84
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
FILM TV X 408
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 479.088
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 402.32
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MGMT X 404.2
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
FILM TV X 431
Typically Offered: Winter
FILM TV X 476.022
Typically Offered: Spring
FILM TV X 499.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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The program is open for enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and international students (F-1 student visa). 

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

6705.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

550.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

An internship in film and television can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in an internship.

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