Master's Degree in Entertainment Industry Management

Great stories need great leaders

Year One in Pittsburgh. Year Two in Los Angeles.

The next generation of entertainment leaders—in the music industry, game studios, agencies, live events, and movie and television production—will use technology and data analytics to make smarter decisions. Heinz College prepares you for this field by immersing you in the entertainment industry with the dual-city Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program.

Combining the renowned creative power of CMU’s College of Fine Arts with the management and quantitative expertise of Heinz College, the program readies you to have an impact on development, marketing, production, distribution, and strategy at all levels across a global entertainment marketplace.

As an Entertainment Industry Management student, you will spend your first year taking core technology, analytical, and leadership classes at CMU’s main campus in Pittsburgh and gaining exposure to the industry, including a networking weekend in New York City. You’ll then spend your entire second year in Los Angeles, completing your studies while gaining access and experience working a full-time internship in the film, TV, gaming, or music industries.

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key program information

Program Length: 2 years, 4 semesters
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 (priority), January 10, 2025 (regular)
Degree earned: Master of Science
Internship: Required, in addition to a practicum internship during the program's second year
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (first year), Los Angeles (second year)

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Impact

How are our students and alumni innovating in entertainment?

From Mickey Mouse to “Trolls”: Heinz College Alumni Shape the Future of Animation

Deregulating the Digital Town Square: Who Controls the Conversation?

Alumni Thrive in a Rapidly Growing Field of Sports Entertainment, As Demand Surges

What can i do with an entertainment management degree?

Examine the future of regional sport networks
Study the revenue potential for digital musical platforms
Forecast the future of AI in entertainment

Revolutionize how international co-productions come together
Predict the future of global content licensing
Analyze the monetization and viability of music streaming services

Experiential Learning

What classes will I take?

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Curriculum

Learn from Experts in Los Angeles

Spend Your Second Year in L.A. Learning From Industry Professionals

L.A. FACULTY

Film Festivals

Attend South by Southwest and Cannes, Among Many Other Exciting and Exclusive Industry Experiences

Experiential Learning

More Than Just a Foot in the Door

80 Percent of MEIM Graduates Find Full-Time Employment in the Entertainment Industry Within three Months of Graduation

Careers

My Story: Camryn

Camryn worked at Blumhouse, Disney and Neon during her time in the Entertainment Industry Management program.

My Story: Peter

Peter Shireman came to Heinz College to learn more about the international business side of the entertainment industry.

My Story: Kelly

Kelly began her career as an actor, but chose the Entertainment Industry Management program to combine her creative and business skill sets.

Trail-Blazing Faculty

Our faculty are innovators in technology and data and how they are changing the entertainment business.

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Accelerated Master's Programs

Earn your bachelor's and entertainment Management master's degree in five years instead of six

Students in undergraduate programs at Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny College can earn their bachelor’s and entertainment Management master's degree degrees together in five years instead of six.

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California Regulations

California Private Postsecondary Education Act: The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) came into existence on January 1, 2010, following passage of Assembly Bill 48, known as the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8).

This information is specific to Carnegie Mellon University's Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program.

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