Why is USC Marshall the best MBA program for jobs in media and entertainment?
As a proportion of all MBA grads, 13% of Marshall's graduating class works in the entertainment/media sector, which is more than twice as many as UCLA Anderson's (6.1%) or NYU Stern's (4.2%) alumni.
In addition to Marshall's closeness to major players in the entertainment and media industries and the consulting and finance firms that support them, the USC MBA program offers students three main benefits.
GRADUATE WITH A CERTIFICATE IN THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Marshall uses the strengths of other graduate programs at the University of Southern California to improve the business of entertainment media courses it offers. Marshall offers a formal Graduate Certificate in the Business of Entertainment. This is done in partnership with the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The program offers classes for graduate students in the business of film, TV, and new media. Notably, classes are taught by people who have worked in the industry for a long time, and they are held away from Marshall, at studios or agency offices. This is a great way for MBA students to not only learn more about their field, but also build industry connections, which are essential for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
2. BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION (BEA)
The Business of Entertainment Association at USC Marshall is the best entertainment and media industry club we've seen at any MBA program. On its homepage, the club talks about its 21 group officers, 227 group members, and 201 industry events.
The BEA's mentoring and peer coaching philosophy is the foundation of the organization's efficacy and usefulness to people pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industries. BEA members have "access to a robust professional networking wealth of diverse entertainment and media experience," which is backed up by an impressive list of experienced student mentors for both the full-time and part-time (MBA.PM) programs.
3. CAREER MANAGEMENT SERVICES/RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY RECRUITING
Marshall’s MBA Career Services specifically references a point of contact for Media, Entertainment, and Technology recruiting. Here is a list of the latest team Marshall has picked.
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Since 2006, we have worked with applicants from the entertainment media industry – from Hollywood studios to media technology firms, from stalwarts like Disney and Pixar to innovative startup entertainment companies.