Arts and Entertainment Management
The Arts and Entertainment Management department offers two programs of study: a one-year Advanced Certificate program and a two-year Diploma program. Both programs offer a comprehensive overview of the business side of the arts and entertainment industry and prepare students for a fast-paced career in a growing and dynamic sector.
Our programs provide students with a well-rounded and thorough education in all aspects of the industry. Course work includes artist and tour management, marketing, resource development, production, financial management as well as box office and audience services coordination.
Practicum work placements are an essential part of these programs. Students cultivate relationships within the arts and entertainment community by working for professional organizations such as artist management and record companies, theatre companies, dance organizations, performing arts venues and festivals.
The Arts and Entertainment Management programs uniquely blend course work with hands on training and afford students the opportunity to customize the program to meet their career objective. The program is uniquely suited to those students with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong passion for arts and entertainment.
Past placements have included the Arts Club Theatre, 604 Records, Rumble Productions, Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, Mint Records, Vancouver Civic Theatres, Axis Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, PLUS Entertainment in New York, Yukon Arts Centre, Nettwerk Records, and many more. Our graduates have found employment with Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Firehall Arts Centre, Maximum Management and Bard on the Beach, to name just a few.
