What Will I Learn?
EESM covers entertainment business, including music, television, film, sports, live performance, literary and visual arts. EESM introduces students to the business of entertainment while giving them the opportunity to learn from top professionals in the industry, both alumni and additional industry leaders, in a relaxed classroom environment. This one-of-a-kind program offers an incredible opportunity for students looking to break into the entertainment industry.
- Personal management for artists
- Show marketing, promotion, and production
- Budgeting events
- Budgeting for film and television
- Acquiring funding for live events
- Agency and artist relations
- Venue management
- And so much more!
Throughout the program students learn the processes involved in developing, presenting and sustaining an artist's career, as demonstrated through real-life examples from our core instructors' professional careers, while incorporating related business aspects of the entertainment profession. For example, the students enrolled in Entertainment Management develop business plans, review contracts and budgets and address and debate critical issues facing the entertainment industry with the professionals who navigate these challenges every day.
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How Will I Learn?
- Interaction with experts from the entertainment business
- Lecture classes
- Small group settings
- Mentoring sessions
- Interactive projects
Classes are held during spring and fall semesters, with guest instructors flying into Missoula for hands-on teaching and networking with students in the program. Certificates in Entertainment Management are awarded to those students who complete the required courses in the program. Students in Entertainment Management produce several live events, including the annual Spring Thaw Festival. Students are also have the opportunity to aid in the production of various live events that benefit local and regional organizations and people in need.
What Are the Requirements?
Students of Entertainment Management must be registered students of the 杏吧专区. This specialized Certificate in Entertainment Management is designed to allow students to learn and demonstrate advanced skills in specific areas related to careers in the business of entertainment. Click the link to the catalog below to see the course requirements.
Career Tracks Emphasized in the Entertainment Management Program
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Develop the skills to represent, manage, and book the top talent in the entertainment industry, from athletes to musicians, navigating the complexities of contracts, negotiations, and career strategy.
Career opportunities available through this pathway include:
- Talent Manager
- Talent Reviewer
- Performance Manager
- Career Pathway Tools Developer
- Talent Development Specialist
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Prepare to manage sports teams, organizations, and events, overseeing operations, marketing, and business aspects of athletics within the entertainment sector.
Career opportunities available through this pathway include:
- Athletic Director
- General Manager
- Media Relations Director
- Advertising and Marketing Director
- Equipment Manager
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Master the art of planning, coordinating, and executing successful live events, from concerts to festivals, while managing budgets, logistics, and client relations.
Career opportunities available through this pathway include:
- Event Coordinator/Planner
- Event Manager
- Wedding Planner
- Venue Manager
- Event Marketing Specialist
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Gain expertise in building and sustaining relationships, driving revenue, and creating innovative strategies to promote entertainment properties and products.
Career opportunities available through this pathway include:
- Sales Representative/Account Executive
- Business Development Representative (BDR)/Sales Development Representative (SDR)
- Account Manager
- Sales Analyst/Sales Operations Specialist
- Customer Success Manager
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Learn to oversee the operations, maintenance, and business functions of entertainment venues, ensuring a seamless experience for both performers and audiences.
Career opportunities available through this pathway include:
- Venue Manager/Facility Manager
- Event Coordinator/Event Manager
- Booking Manager/Scheduler
- Operations Manager
- Guest Services Manager