Program Overview

Diploma in Entertainment Business

Overview

The Diploma in Entertainment Business program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the entertainment industry. The program covers various aspects of the industry, including business practices, event management, marketing, and media production.

Program Details

Duration

• 12 months

Tuition Fees

• Domestic: $25,432.00 (Atlanta Campus), $24,904.00 (Chicago Campus)
• International: $25,432.00 (Atlanta Campus), $24,904.00 (Chicago Campus)

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students:
  • Entrance exam
  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Proof of graduation
  • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, or proof of appropriate student visa
  • At least 17 years old
• International students:
  • Entrance exam
  • Copy of passport
  • Foreign secondary school transcripts equivalent to an accredited U.S. High School Diploma
  • Meet visa requirements for an M1 or F1 visa
  • Financial support

Course Structure

The program consists of 11 courses taken in 12 months. Students enrolled full-time in the diploma program take 1-2 courses per module with a short break between modules and semesters. Students must successfully complete 40 credit hours of core Entertainment Business courses and 4 credits in Career Preparation courses to receive a Diploma in Entertainment Business.

Courses

• ENT100: Introduction to Entertainment Business
• ENT110: Survey of the Entertainment Industry
• ENT120: Introduction to Entertainment Law
• ENT130: Media Production
• ENT140: Marketing and Social Media
• ENT150: Event Management and Touring
• ENT200: Entertainment Business Models
• ENT230: Web Design and Development for the Entertainment Industry
• ENT240: Management and Entrepreneurship
• ENT250: Entertainment Business Project
• CAR200: Career Preparation

Career Outcomes

After completing the Diploma in Entertainment Business Program, graduates will be qualified for entry-level opportunities for careers such as:

• Advertising Agent
• Artist Liaison
• Music Publisher
• Artist Manager
• Booking Agent
• Conference Planner & Organizer
• And more…

Industry Partners

We collaborate with the best in business to make sure that your course is relevant to your chosen career path and equips you with all the skills needed to enter the entertainment business.

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• Associate of Applied Science in Entertainment Business
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