At the same time, the Management Department stresses the development of knowledge and skills that are widley transferable and that are applicable throughout life. As a manager of creative enterprise, you can specialize in areas such as marketing, financial management, fundraising, sales or production. You might also choose to be an entrepreneur and organize your own company. No matter what option you select, two attributes are necessary to be an effective manager in the fields of arts, entertainment and fashion- a genuine love of the art from and the practical business skills and the savvy that enables organizations to effectively fulfill their missions. As a manager, you can help provide the realistic framework upon which creative artists can build.
Good management increases opportunities for good art to develop and flurish.
They know the expectations exhibited within the arts, entertainment, media, and fashion industries and make these expectations clear also in course syllabi. Faculty not only stay current with emerging trends in their fields, but provide students with unlimited opportunities for internships and career placement, and act as student advisors, mentors, leaders, and professional role models. Case study methods and seminar style learning are common in many classes. Students are challenged to relate real-life situations to classroom learning. Many classes base assignments upon actual companies or organizations.