<p>I was accepted into Wharton, but I am leaning towards a future profession in the entertainment industry. I was just curious as to how many people from Wharton pursue this path during and after college and if they are successful. </p>
<p>As far as the business in the entertainment industry, would Wharton or USC be a better choice, and in what ways?</p>
<p>i have a friend who just got his "media and entertainment" concentration approved (he also happens to own a record label)...</p>
<p>one would presume, however, that proximity to LA would be beneficial to the entertainment industry (then again, proximity to NYC might provide the same benefits)...</p>
<p>also, the cfo of bad boy entertainment spoke here last week; he certainly has a high position in the industry...</p>
<p>i'd say that the general wharton education / penn experience provides the business knowledge, social / professional network, and undergraduate experience that would prepare you for any business-related career , entertainment or otherwise.</p>
<p>Thanks! That really helped. This is a further general question to anyone who has an answer. As far as theater goes in Penn, how extensive is it...I heard there isn't a specific theater program - is that true?</p>
<p>Hey eever, </p>
<p>I'm in Wharton and on the entertainment track too. There's a LOT of stuff to get involved in... i.e.: undergraduate media & entertainment club, social planning & events committee.... there really is something for everyone here. </p>
<p>I'll check in later on AIM if you want to talk more about it.
Congrats on getting into Penn!</p>
<p>This is a good link: <a href="http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/what%5Fis%5Fbusiness/%5B/url%5D">http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/what%5Fis%5Fbusiness/</a></p>
<p>The CFO of Bad Boy is a Wharton alum, and there's also a Product Manager (ie manage bands) there who is a Wharton alum.</p>
<p>I think that some high ranking member of Bad Boy records went to Wharton and some director of something at Saturday Night LIve also did.</p>