California State University, Northridge

Master of Arts in Entertainment Industry Management

Dive into the world of entertainment

At a Glance

Fall 2027 Application: Accepting Applications
Priority Deadline: March 16, 2027
Final Deadline: June 1, 2027
Program mode: 100% online | Cohort format
Program duration: 2 years
Total units: 36 units
Financial Aid available
No GRE Required

This innovative, fully online program offers a solution to the growing skills crisis by equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and expertise.

You'll build critical competencies and practical skills in areas like storytelling, script analysis, team management, content marketing, audience analytics, and entertainment law. Plus, before you finish, you’ll engage in an industry internship and a capstone project to put your skills to the test in a real-world scenario.

By leveraging CSUN's proximity to the entertainment capital of the world, the Entertainment Industry Management program is uniquely positioned to equip the next generation of entertainment industry managers with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to excel in this dynamic industry.

Career Outlook

Build the leadership and management skills the entertainment industry needs most.

With over a quarter of a million jobs in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry is one of the largest regional employers. However, the sector is facing a significant skills shortage, with 74% of employers globally reporting a lack of required competencies among available talent, according to a 2025 survey. CSUN's program, which launched in 2024, alleviates this shortage, graduating its first cohort in Summer 2026—just in time to meet a deficit of 40,000 workers.

1/3

of the global entertainment and media market comes from the U.S.

6.9%

of total U.S. GDP comes from the media and entertainment industry.

About This Program

CSUN's Entertainment Industry Management program doesn't just react to industry trends – it anticipates them. We're committed to not only meeting growing workforce needs but also shaping the future of the entertainment industry.

Our graduates will be the leaders, decision-makers, and innovative problem-solvers who drive the industry forward in the years to come.

Our industry-expert faculty train students to:

identify successful content, capitalize on potential ideas, and spot emerging global trends.
develop, pitch and launch highly lucrative entertainment projects.
create and use budgets, financial statements and controls, and various financing tools.
understand and apply media contracts, intellectual property laws, and industry regulations.
leverage data-driven insights to make strategic decisions in the entertainment business.
master production pipelines, including virtual production and animation/VFX.

If you want to really be an entertainment and be someone who can help make change, I think this program will help you understand what you need to know, the tools you need to have, and how you need to go forward. Plus, it'll give you the network connection and the cohort connections that we continually are staying connected with for life of this program.

- Mareo-Ahmir Lawson

Graduate
M.A. in Entertainment Industry Management, 2026

Why You'll Love Us

No templates, ever

At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.

Expert instruction and design

CSUN's world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today's most in-demand skills—and bringing the industry directly to you.

Group-powered learning

When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. From day one to graduation, you'll learn and grow together.

VIP support

As you earn your degree, we'll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.

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