<p>Based on a quick Google search I've determined that UCLA, NYU, and Pepperdine all have an Entertainment MBA Program but I was wondering what other business schools have an Entertainment program. And which of the programs are considered the best?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>While it doesn’t have an entertainment subsection per say I know that a significant % of Harvard grads successfully enter the entertainment field. We all want to be Ari Gold, don’t we?</p>
<p>I’m planing on making a career in media/entertainment business as well. From what I gather you need to figure out whether you’re interested in being a creative or business end. If creative, the MBA won’t do much for you. Focus on networking, producing, etc. Prestigous degrees won’t mean much, it’s just who you know, what you’ve done, and what you’re doing.</p>
<p>The business end of the entertainment industry is pretty exclusive, getting work experience while you’re young is a must. I’m still an undergrad at NYU (Econ major) but have interned with Time Warner, NBC Universal and am staying with NBC in the fall doing program/audience research. I’m hoping to land a position with the Nielsen Company by the time I graduate.</p>
<p>I’ve talked to a few execs, they say having five solid and substantial years of working in entertainment/media coupled with an MBA from the best business school you can get into is about as safe and predictable of a path as you’ll be able to find. After that the climb to the top gets pretty hazardous.</p>
<p>If I got an MBA I would go in on the business side. But have the people you talked to really said that industry experience pre-MBA is a must? I’ve heard that management consulting can also be helpful pre-MBA and then moving into entertainment after graduating.</p>
<p>Media/entertainment experience pre MBA isn’t a must, it just makes you a lot stronger applicant. Though it must be substantial, being a PA for a couple years isn’t going to help you. The industry seems to think of itself as exclusive and unique.</p>
<p>Yes, working in management consulting or investment banking (especially if you’re a media analyst) is always good experience for any type of business as the skills are generally transferable. But if you’re interested in working in the entertainment business why would you work five years in another field with the intention of launching a career in something else? The best experience if you want to work in the entertainment industry, is working in the entertainment industry. Don’t spend half a decade getting ready to launch your career in your true field of interest. Try to find work doing what it is you actually want to do, put in your time, and then get your MBA to jump up to the next level.</p>
<p>See I want to get an MBA in Entertainment management from UCLA. I’m getting my undergrad in Communications and I’m minoring in Marketing and East Asian studies.</p>
<p>I read for UCLA’s program I should take up to differential calculus, but taking 5 math classes during the next four years just doesn’t fit into my schedule. So I was planning on just taking those math courses later, closer to when I’m actually going to start my MBA. Does that sound okay? I was also thinking about taking an accounting class during my undergrad. Am I’m taking the right classes to get an MBA. I just plan on working after I graduate and try to find a company that will maybe pay for my MBA.</p>
<p>differential calculus as in calc 1, or do you mean ordinary different equations? If it’s just calc 1 than I don’t see how you would need to take 5 math courses.</p>
<p>I’m looking at UCLA’s program as well, it’ll probably be where I end up I think. You should also look into NYU-Stern, they have Entertainment/media management MBA program which is top notch and even a joint degree program with Tisch in producing. Though I’m skeptical of the worth of an MFA in producing.</p>
<p>Um, see I thought differential calc was level 4. There’s a class at my school (Pace) called differential calculus, but it’s different than calc I. At first I thought I would be fine with just calc 1 but I think UCLA is referring to the level 4 calc. The reason I would have to take 5 math courses is because although I took pre-calc and calc in high school I will be taking finite mathematics this semester and I don’t think I can skip any calc classes with that… And although I keep reading the description of finite mathematics I’m still not entirely sure as to what I will be learning. Is it below calc, comparable?..I just don’t know. I guess I’ll find out in five weeks.</p>
<p>I have looked at NYU’s program but I like UCLA’s better. I did a good comparison of the curriculums sometime during my junior year of high school and I decided on UCLA. Although I wouldn’t mind any place as long as I can get the degree. :)</p>
<p>well check the pre-reqs. If the course doesn’t require calculus than it’s likely below. If I were you I’d drop it before the semester starts and take calc 2 this semester and multivariable calc in the spring. Throw in a stats course somewhere in the middle and that’s about all the math you’ll need to know.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! But since I’m a freshman, they probably wouldn’t like me changing my schedule, especially since they specifically told us at the end of orientation that we cannot change anything unless there is a significant problem after we start classes. At my school they seemed to have placed a lot of freshman in Finite Mathematics unless they were like a science/math/eco/or some other really math based major. I think because I’m communications they put me in this course, because I really felt that I did well in the placement exam to at least get Pre-calc if not calc. So I think it was just something generic they did. </p>
<p>Well I’m sure it will work out some how, If I get an MBA 5 years after college and don’t keep up with my math it would have been useless anyway. So I think I’ll just have to take these classes at night before entering an MBA program. But thank you for specifically telling me the courses I need. I’m almost tempted to minor in math because I love it so much, but really already have two other minors ha ha!</p>
<p>How can anyone leave USC off this list? It’s hands down the best program for entertainment.</p>
<p>^^^^any supporting evidence? its like saying red is the best color.</p>