Program Overview

Overview

The Live Entertainment Management graduate degree program is a comprehensive and intensive investigation of the essential knowledge and expertise required of professionals in live entertainment management today, offering a diverse and abundant curriculum. Whether a seasoned professional or emerging leader in the field, the landscape for creating, presenting, managing, and assessing live events is quickly evolving in ways both exciting and challenging. Throughout the curriculum, the program explores the best practices of live entertainment management perfected over many decades by leading-edge arts innovators and explores the innovative practices now transcending traditional arts and entertainment boundaries. Given the breadth of careers in the industry, students can tailor the program to their professional goals. Students emerge from the program with the essential skills, experiential learning experiences, and confidence to make an immediate positive, lasting difference in the fast-paced arts and entertainment industries across the globe.

Admission Requirements

Applying to UOnline

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Start Your Application: Go to the online application.
2. Compile Documents: Upload the required documents, including:

• Unofficial Transcript: A copy of your transcript from all academic institutions attended.
• Test Scores: Graduate exam results, with GRE and GMAT waivers available for qualified applicants.
• Résumé: Your most recent résumé illustrating your professional experience.
• Personal Statement: A one-page statement addressing your interest in the program concerning your professional background and career aspirations.
• Language Proficiency: International students must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.

3. Request Your Official Transcripts: Request transcripts electronically or by regular mail.
4. Obtain Two Professional Recommendations: Enter the names and contact information for two people who can comment on your professional ability.
5. Apply for Financial Aid: Click for more information about financial aid and available scholarships.

Admission Decision Timeline

Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted within two days. If accepted, you have 24 hours to accept your offer and can then start your online student readiness orientation.

Curriculum Requirements

• Course List:
  • MIN 643: Marketing in the Music Industry (3 credits)
  • MIN 726: Global Live Entertainment (3 credits)
  • MIN 736: Financial Management in Live Entertainment (3 credits)
  • MIN 738: Legal Aspects of the Live Entertainment Industry (3 credits)
  • Electives: Select 15 credit hours of approved Graduate Course Electives
  • Final Project: Choose from MIN 804 (Live Entertainment Practicum) or MIN 840 (Project in Live Entertainment) (3 credits)
  • Exit Exam
• Total Credit Hours: 30

Sample Plan of Study

The suggested plan of study is as follows:

• Year One:
  • Fall: MIN 726 (Global Live Entertainment) and MIN 736 (Financial Management in Live Entertainment) (6 credits)
  • Spring: MIN 643 (Marketing in the Music Industry) and MIN 738 (Legal Aspects of the Live Entertainment Industry) (6 credits)
  • Summer: Approved Graduate Course Electives (6 credits)
• Year Two:
  • Fall: Approved Graduate Course Electives (6 credits)
  • Spring: Approved Graduate Course Elective and MIN 804 or MIN 840 (Live Entertainment Practicum or Project in Live Entertainment) (6 credits)
• Total Credit Hours: 30

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to create a graduate-level, high-quality, and extensively researched paper on a critical topic applicable to the course.
• Students will demonstrate mastery of live presentations, organizing information and sharing in a formal presentation to exhibit planning, format organizational skills, and proper communication competence.
• Students will demonstrate mastery of creating a comprehensive grant request.