Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business

The entertainment industry is fueled not just by creativity, but also by leadership and strategy. Our online program introduces you to a professional, project-based environment, designed to provide insight into the inner workings of the entertainment business.

The Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science degree program is a 120 semester credit hour degree program that is delivered 100% online through our unique Learning Management System (LMS)—a secure web-based platform that employs modern multimedia technologies and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. Online students use this system to view video content, receive and submit project work and assignments, take tests and quizzes, communicate with instructors and classmates, and review grades and course progress. Our online learning environment utilizes a combination of interactive and web-based media to create a variety of instructional materials in support of dynamic, self-directed, and collaborative learning activities. These activities can provide students with a more diverse range of learning options and promote more meaningful collaboration between students and instructors

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Our Mission, Your Education

Behind the success of every film, show, artist and company are entertainment business professionals. If you are interested in combining business savvy, artistry and a love of entertainment by learning how to develop the creative ideas needed to launch and promote brands and to make them successful, our 36-month online Bachelor of Science program is made for you. We offer both our standard Entertainment Business degree path or a degree with a concentration in Music Business. Our program uses an immersive learning process focused on real-world practices to help prepare you for a career in one of the various sectors of the entertainment and media industries.

You’ll receive training in:

• New Media Distribution
• Music Industry Marketing
• Sports & Leisure Management
• TV & Digital Management
• Artist Management
• Music Supervision
• Event Planning
• Concert & Tour Management
• Music Evaluation for A & R and more.

How it Works

Our degree program is delivered 100% online through our Learning Management System, a secure web-based multimedia platform that is accessible 24 hours a day.

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Gear and Software

In today’s entertainment industry, technology is essential. We outfit you with a MacBook retina display laptop, Microsoft Office 365 and the entire Adobe Creative Suite. You will also receive the full tutorial library of Lynda.com, as well as Citrix GoToTraining, a leading professional online collaboration tool.*

*Specific types of gear and gear info subject to change without notice. Entertainment Business Completer program does not receive a laptop.

Objectives

The Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level, industry positions. The program provides a well-rounded study of business administration and management principles with a focus on how that knowledge can be applied to the entertainment industry. Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, and other aspects of the business. The program emphasizes business ethics, corporate social responsibility, communication skills, and the role personal values play in the professional life of a business leader. Students also explore topics that are specific to the business of entertainment – artist management, distribution, and more – providing insight into the inner workings of the industry. Throughout the degree program, students work in a professional, project-based environment, designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities typical in the world of entertainment business.