Graduate Certificate in the Business of Entertainment

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Office of Industry Relations offers a formal Graduate Certificate in the Business of Entertainment. Each semester the school offers four courses in specialized topics such as entertainment marketing, entertainment finance, representation, and the business interests of agents and managers. Note to MBA students: You must apply for admission and be admitted to this program in order to earn the certificate and have all 16 units applied to your MBA. For the most up-to-date information, contact the School of Cinematic Arts Office of Student-Industry Relations, SCA 235, (213) 740-4432, bset@cinema.usc.edu. Description of careers for which this program prepares students: This program is designed for students interested in working in the film and television industries. Film and television industry firms primarily hire MBA's to work in finance, entertainment properties marketing, strategic planning, and information systems. Description of the academic content and requirements: The Graduate Certificate in the Business of Entertainment program provides graduate-level education in various aspects of the business of film, television, and new media. The Marshall students who are interested in this program should build a solid foundation in a traditional core managerial discipline or pursue a joint concentration (e.g., Marketing and Finance) and then build on this with elective courses that support their career aspirations. Most Cinematic Arts classes in this program are taught by entertainment industry professionals and typically meet in the evening. Some classes meet off campus at studios or agency offices. Required for the Certificate: Completion of the certificate program requires 16 units of graduate-level coursework selected from the following list of courses offered by the USC School of Cinematic Arts. CNTV 521 The World of the Producer (4) CNTV 522 The Television Industry: Networks, Cable and the Internet (4) CNTV 523 Feature Film Financing and the Studio System (4) CNTV 524 Digital Technologies and the Entertainment Industry (4) CNTV 525 Entertainment Marketing in Today's Environment (4) CNTV 562 Seminar in Motion Picture Business (2 or 4, max 8) CNTV 563 The Business of Representation (4)

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Office of Industry Relations offers a formal Graduate Certificate in the Business of Entertainment.