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Craft stories, Build futures in Digital Media and Design

Find a degree or certificate in the entertainment and design field.

 

Step into the future of entertainment with a blend of creative and technical expertise. A degree in Entertainment, Digital Media and Design from CSUN helps you master music production and promotion, digital communication, marketing management, and more.

With close ties to LA’s entertainment industry, CSUN’s programs provide hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and insights from leading professionals. CSUN offers flexible options with competitive tuition and hands-on learning.

Explore a pathway to a rewarding entertainment career with CSUN’s tailored programs – from short-term certificates to industry-focused graduate degrees. Start building your future today!

 

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Job Outlook

Between January 2019 to May 2020, there were 393,256 unique job postings requiring a master’s or bachelor’s degree. Employment in the sector is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.

Entertainment Industry Management

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 69% of companies reporting a lack of required competencies, according to a 2021 survey. The EIM program aims to alleviate this shortage, graduating its first cohort in Summer 2026 – just in time to meet the anticipated deficit of about 40,000 workers by 2025.

Music Industry Administration

Design and Innovation

In California, according to the Otis Creative Economy Report, the creative economy “outperforms industry sectors like government, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade.

Where Our Alumni Are Today

No. of alumni working
in the sector:
5,002

Companies they work for:

  • The Walt Disney Company
  • NBC Universal Media, LLC
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
  • Fox Sports, Inc.
  • Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Sony Corporation
  • Universal Studios Inc.

Top job titles:

  • Executive Producer
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Graphic Designer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director (management)
  • Designer
  • Production Manager
  • Producer
  • Promoter
  • Music Supervisor
  • Recording Executive
  • Talent Agent
  • Copyright Administrator

*Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Emsi (national statistics unless otherwise noted)

 

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Program Features

Get personal, ongoing support.

From day one, you’ll receive the support of a personal program team. These specialists, in addition to being good listeners, can help you with all administrative matters, freeing you to focus on your course work and your career.

Learn with a community – from start to finish.

When you start a new program, you’ll join a learning community of students and faculty. With this group of professionals and industry experts, you’ll move toward graduation, building a network along the way and setting the stage for advancement in your field.

Professional programs from a university you can trust.

All of our programs are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and many possess field-specific accreditations as well. On professional and licensure exams, our students regularly score as high as or higher than their on-campus counterparts – and, in many fields, we lead the nation in pass rates.

Receive guaranteed tuition.

When you enter one of our programs, you pay the same price from start to finish. No changes, no increases – just the amount you agreed to at the start. By ensuring a fixed price, we give you the peace of mind to continue your studies without changes or disruptions.

Take courses designed and taught by industry experts.

Before a program begins, our professors spend four to six months working with a credentialed instructional designer. During that time, the team works to integrate the instructor’s personal teaching style and expertise into every lecture, assignment and learning module.

Learn your field from anywhere, at any time.

Interested in career advancement, but prefer to learn virtually? On our convenient online platform, you can earn your professional experience and credentials without ever leaving the comfort and safety of home. Our online courses feature real-time class sessions, on-demand access to learning materials, and frequent networking opportunities with your peers.

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Start your new path.

Design and Innovation

This online program provides skills and knowledge necessary to join the transformative creative industry. Along with engaging coursework, students will complete a collaborative graduate project where they develop an industry-sponsored client-based initiative.

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Entertainment Industry Management

Learn to lead various aspects of the entertainment industry, from content analysis and project development to financial management, legal comprehension, data-driven decision-making, and production pipelines, while also gaining practical experience through an internship and diverse curriculum.

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Music Industry Administration

Designed for those seeking careers as producers, promoters and distributors of music, this program focuses on current trends in music publishing, e-commerce, marketing management, and other aspects of the industry. There is no performance requirement for admission.

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