MBA - Master of Business Administration in Arts and Entertainment Management

Master the ins and outs of the entertainment industry with a cutting-edge MBA curriculum designed by faculty who are in-field experts from the media, Broadway, film, and dance industries. Launch your future career in entertainment finance, accounting, or management in the heart of New York City. Launch your career in this dynamic, competitive industry by taking advantage of the nearby major industry hubs in New York City, including Broadway, broadcast networks, music corporations, film studios, non-profit organizations, and media companies. Be prepared to network, explore internship opportunities, gain hands-on experience, and get an insider’s look at the entertainment industry.
This arts and entertainment management degree program is one of very few around the nation—and the only one in New York City—that has a business school focus and is certified by AACSB, the premier accrediting organization for business schools around the world.

The curriculum for our Arts and Entertainment Management MBA program will prepare you to analyze and respond as a manager to the dynamic factors shaping the industry. Our coverage of the disciplines of accounting, finance, and marketing along with our industry-specific content assures a match of competencies for managing and sustaining businesses in the field of arts and entertainment management.

• A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
• A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
• Two letters of recommendation are optional, but strongly recommended. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation in support of your application, letters should be from academic or professional references who can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Please note that the Graduate Admission Committee reserves the right to require letters of recommendation on a case by case basis.
• All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
• If you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for all of your undergraduate work, and you hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, you will be considered for admission to any MBA or MS program without submitting a GMAT or GRE score.
• If you are an MBA applicant who already holds a business-related master's or doctoral degree, you may request a waiver of the GMAT or GRE.