Overview

The Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University is a unique dual-city programme designed for aspiring leaders in the global media landscape. By bridging the gap between creative arts and quantitative management, the curriculum ensures graduates possess the strategic skills necessary to navigate complex entertainment markets. Students benefit from a rigorous academic foundation followed by immersive professional experience in the heart of the industry.

Why Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University?

This programme is a joint initiative between the Heinz College and the College of Fine Arts, offering a blend of analytical rigour and creative power. The dual-city structure provides a distinct advantage, allowing students to build a network in Pittsburgh and New York before moving to Los Angeles. In California, students learn directly from industry experts and gain hands-on experience through intensive internships in film, television, gaming, or music.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 57420 per year
National fee: USD 57420 per year
Local fee: USD 57420 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a transition from theoretical management to practical industry application. Modules may include:

Year 1

Applied Economic Analysis
Financial Statements & Analysis of Companies
Managing Disruption in Media and Entertainment
Negotiation
Organizational Design and Implementation
Production Finance
Script and Story Analysis
Statistical Reasoning
Strategic Presentation Skills

Year 2

Business Development
Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Entertainment Industry Capstone Project
Film Economics: Marketing and Distribution
Intellectual Property Rights
Market Research in Entertainment
Production Management
Television Business and Legal Affairs
Television Marketing and Advertising

Careers with Master of Entertainment Industry Management

Graduates are prepared for influential roles across development, marketing, production, and distribution. The programme boasts a high success rate, with 80 per cent of graduates securing full-time employment within three months of finishing their studies. Alumni have established successful careers at major organisations, including Disney, Blumhouse, Neon, and various professional sports leagues like the NFL.

The second-year practicum in Los Angeles serves as a vital bridge to the workforce, providing students with direct access to the film, television, gaming, and music sectors. This professional immersion ensures that graduates enter the marketplace with significant industry experience and a robust network of professional contacts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Economic Analysis

Statistical Methods

Principles of Marketing

Script/Story Analysis

Org. Design & implement.

IT Elective from list TBD

Multimedia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

More details

The final admission application deadline for all of our scholarship and fellowship support is January 10, but applications are accepted further.

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon has adopted the method of assigning a number of “units” for each course to represent the quantity of work required of students.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Media Management Digital Media Management of Creative Industries View 41 other Masters in Management of Creative Industries in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To submit the application, you’ll need to do the following:

answer required questions within the online application form
upload required essay and résumé
register each recommender's name and email address
enter test date and registration number for any required standardized test(s)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year
Out-of-State

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57420 USD / year

≈ 57420 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Your education is one of the most valuable investments you will ever make. We can help you pay for it. More than 95 percent of our Entertainment Industry Management students receive a partial-tuition, merit-based scholarship from Heinz College.

Visit our scholarships and financial aid website: https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/entertainment-industry-management-master/financial-aid-and-scholarships-meim

where you will find detailed information on scholarships, student employment opportunities, and loans to help reduce the cost of your education. If you have any questions about student finances, please contact the Office of Admissions via email at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu, or give us a call at 412-268-2164.

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