Program Overview

Introduction to the MBA/MFA Dual Degree Program

The MBA/MFA dual degree program is a partnership between NYU Stern and the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at the Tisch School of the Arts. This program is designed to give aspiring film producers the knowledge to navigate the fast-changing landscape of film financing and filmmaking today.

Program Structure

The MBA/MFA program takes three years to complete, including two summers. Students spend the first year at Stern, the second year at Kanbar, and the third year is split between the two schools. Both summers are spent completing degree requirements at Kanbar.

Admission to the MBA/MFA Program

To apply for the MBA/MFA program, candidates must complete NYU Stern's dual degree application as well as an application for Kanbar. While no additional admissions standards are applied to applications at either school, students qualify for the MBA/MFA program only upon admission to both schools.

Requirements for Admission

• Candidates must receive an invitation to interview from Kanbar to be considered for the MBA/MFA dual degree program.
• Students who are already enrolled at NYU Stern may apply to the MBA/MFA program and will be considered on a space-available basis.
• First-year MBA students must submit a complete application to Kanbar during their first semester to be considered for the program.

Tuition & Financial Aid

MBA/MFA students pay full tuition and fees at the school through which they are registered each semester. If a student exceeds the maximum number of per-semester credits and/or courses permitted by the program in which she/he is registered, the tuition and fees for the additional credits must be paid to that program.

Financial Aid Opportunities

• All applicants admitted to Stern are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
• Scholarships to the Kanbar Institute are awarded on a competitive basis and may reflect academic merit as well as demonstrated financial need.

Career Services

Students are encouraged to take advantage of all career counseling and placement services at both NYU Stern and Tisch throughout the dual degree program. However, please note that students pursuing careers in the entertainment sector typically follow a primarily self-directed career search, as media and entertainment firms have not traditionally recruited on campus.

Career Resources

• In their first year, MBA/MFA students have access to Stern's Ignite program, which includes required and optional workshops, panel discussions, mini-courses, Q&A sessions, mock interviews, resume critiques, and functionally-specific strategy groups.
• In the second year, students have access to career counseling and online tools at Stern.
• In their third year, students can participate in the on-campus recruiting program at Stern.

Student Life

MBA/MFA students are encouraged to become active in campus life at both schools. There are dozens of student clubs and organizations at both Stern and the Tisch School of the Arts.

Program Overview

The MBA/MFA dual degree program is designed to be the most comprehensive of its kind, harnessing the top faculty and resources of each school. The program produces highly employable individuals sought by major film studios, independent production companies, and major television studios and networks.