Lead the Future of Entertainment

The $100+ billion global entertainment industry is driven by savvy professionals with ambition, creativity and expertise. If your goal is to break in, break through, or establish a niche in the industry, solid foundational knowledge is essential.

The UCLA Extension Business and Management of Entertainment certificate program was designed to meet that need, giving you up-to-the-minute industry insights.

• Benefit from award-winning instruction–taught by accomplished Hollywood executives who bring real-world experience to the classroom
• Understand the business and production side of the entertainment industry
• Participate in one of the nation's most prestigious programs, trusted by industry leaders
• Take advantage of internship opportunities in studios and production companies
• Network with fellow students, instructors and guest speakers

• Mix and match flexible course options on days, evenings, weekends, in person or online anytime, anywhere
• Largest array of classes and topics – over 40 courses per quarter
• Open-enrollment certificate in Business and Management of Entertainment—graduate in less than a year, or take your time
• Get started without an application–just sign up for a class
• Pay as you go, start any quarter

Whether you are new to the entertainment industry or an established entertainment professional looking to expand your expertise, we can help. Hollywood executives and established independent filmmakers provide on-the-ground, real-time training. Students will gain:

• An overview of the business and all stages of production
• A deep dive into entertainment financing, marketing, distribution and legal negotiations
• The knowledge to step into a studio role or start their own production company