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MEIM Core Courses
MEIM prepares you with the credentials and expertise that make you highly marketable in today's fast-paced, competitive entertainment world. Our core courses cover management, technology, finances, marketing, development, quantitative and communication skills within the context of creative enterprises. Case studies, based on issues confronted by entertainment companies, and guest speakers serve as the basis for analysis and discussion in many of the courses.
The second year of the program in Los Angeles focuses on entertainment specific classes. In addition, elective classes developed specifically for the MEIM program and taught by some of the most sought after professionals in the industry are offered. The elective course topics include film acquisitions, market research, navigating the world of agents and managers, creative producing, gaming and multiplatrom production and marketing.
Below are the courses you need to complete the degree:
First Year (Pittsburgh) |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Units |
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90.710 |
Applied Economic Analysis |
12 |
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54 Core |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Units |
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90.718 |
Strategic Presentation |
6 |
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42 Core units |
Second Year (Los Angeles) |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Units |
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93.852 |
Film /TV Production Management |
6 |
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42 Core |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Units |
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93.851 |
Film Econonomics, Marketing & Distribution |
12 |
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33 Core units |
Course Exemptions
If you have a strong background in any of the required courses, you can receive an exemption either by passing an exemption exam during your orientation program or through successful completion of comparable coursework during your undergraduate work. Exempting a course doesn't reduce the required number of courses you must complete. However, you can add more elective courses to expand your knowledge base.
The MEIM program offers elective courses taught by faculty and industry practitioners that are leaders in their field. Below is a list of courses from which you might select possible electives, as well as a link to our course catalog.