Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business

Become the artist behind the deal

The Los Angeles Film School’s Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business degree program is offered in two formats: a 32-month full course of study or an 18-month completion course designed for individuals who have already earned an Associate Degree from an accredited college.

Both programs offer robust academic courses to help you not only with the fundamentals of business and management principles but fundamentally with how to become a hirable employee and launch your entertainment career.

You’ll receive training in Artist Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Intellectual Property and more!

Both Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business degree programs are designed to teach students the fundamentals of business needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. Students receive training in management, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property and other aspects of business. As the program evolves, students explore topics that are specific to the business of entertainment – artist management, distribution and more – providing insight into the inner workings of the industry. Throughout the degree program, students work in a professional, project-based environment, designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities typical in the world of the entertainment business.

Hybrid Online & Campus Courses

In this degree program, students will take courses on campus and online. This hybrid degree format is designed to give students the benefits of both face-to-face and online learning formats. Having some in-person courses helps create an important social dynamic and sense of connection among students and faculty, while online courses decrease the amount of scheduled class time and commuting time for students. Other benefits of the hybrid learning format include:

• Greater scheduling flexibility for working and commuting students
• More opportunities to interact with course materials and resources, leading to greater engagement and enhanced opportunities for success
• Higher-quality peer interaction
• Skills in communicating effectively in multiple modes

Program Requirements

The Entertainment Business Completion Bachelor Degree is 60 credit hours and 18 months in length. The Entertainment Business Full Bachelor Degree is 120 credit hours and 32 months in length. Students must complete all required program coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Located in the heart of Hollywood, The Los Angeles Film School has been serving the community and its students since 1999. This accredited, VA-approved institution offers career-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Digital Filmmaking, Film, Graphic Design, Entertainment Business and Animation ; as well as Associate of Science degrees in Music Production, Audio Production and Film . Its facilities include the historic RCA Building, at 6363 Sunset Boulevard, and the school offers its students access to the same equipment used by industry professionals. The Hollywood Reporter called The Los Angeles Film School "one of the best-equipped private learning centers in the country." The Los Angeles Film School's faculty of entertainment professionals has earned credits on a number of major motion pictures, video games, and albums. Graduates of the school have worked on GRAMMY® and Oscar® nominated and awarded projects. Alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide and engineered multi-platinum albums. "We exude nothing but pride when speaking of our graduates. Their many awards and accomplishments are the result of our students' hard work and dedication," states Diana Derycz-Kessler, President, and CEO of The Los Angeles Film School. For more information about The Los Angeles Film School, please visit: www.lafilm.edu or call 323.860.0789.

OUR HISTORY

In the spring of 1999, a group of Hollywood professionals founded The Los Angeles Film School . Their goal was to establish an institution where industry veterans can share their knowledge of film production with a new generation of filmmakers. The Los Angeles Film School expanded its offerings in 2004 with the addition of the Los Angeles Recording School recording engineering certificate program. Today, the school offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in multiple disciplines across the entertainment and media industry, including animation, game, entertainment business, film, music production and recording arts.

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Los Angeles Film School is to inspire students with an inventive method of education that concentrates on preparation for career opportunities in the entertainment industry. We do this with a curriculum that integrates technical knowledge with artistic exploration and creativity, taught by a staff of industry professionals. Our education is delivered through reflective teaching methods and hands-on learning in the heart of Hollywood, the world’s entertainment capital. Our programs are designed to immerse aspiring talent in industry practices and current technologies, enabling them to discover their individual voices through collaboration and realize their career goals in the entertainment industry.

OUR CAMPUS

The campus currently occupies over 250,000 square feet of space in the heart of Hollywood, California with instructional facilities located in the historic RCA building (6363 Sunset Boulevard), the iconic Ivar Theatre (1605 Ivar Avenue), the professional quality recording studios at the Los Angeles Recording School (6690 Sunset Boulevard), and the main headquarters at 6353 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, 90028.