About Bachelor Of Applied Business (entertainment Management) in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
If you dream of a career as an Artist Manager, Tour Manager, Event Manager, Festival Organiser, Booking Agent, Publicist, Venue Manager or if you want to work at a record label in A&R, Marketing or Publicity, the Entertainment Management course is for you.
The Entertainment Management course focuses on the business and management side of the music and entertainment industries. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within many sectors of the industry including management, publicity, music festivals, touring companies and record labels. With a focus on the logistical side of the creative industries, you will undertake fundamental units such as business strategy and law, marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, and event management.
Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships with Falls Festival, Groovin The Moo, UNIFY Gathering, Ego Expo, Peel Street Festival and more, students have opportunities to apply their business and management studies by partaking in overseas exchange programs, scholarship opportunities at BIGSOUND and sought-after internships and hands-on experience at major festivals. You will also work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the business side of the entertainment industries.
The Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) develops a student’s understanding of the business and management side of the music and entertainment industries. Students build their theoretical understanding of event management, business processes, media, accounting and legal studies, while developing strong practical skills and a portfolio of work that will demonstrate experience in these fields. The Degree can be completed in six trimesters (two years) of full-time study.
Throughout the Degree, you will:
- Work on industry projects with musicians and audio producers;
- Manage, promote and produce live events;
- Develop an in-depth understanding of publicity, marketing and the media;
- Gain knowledge and experience in artist and tour management;
- Secure valuable insight into the entertainment industry and access career pathways;
- Undertake a 60-hour work placement.
Academic qualification equivalents
- High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
|
Fees (AUD) |
Avg Tution Fees |
21,760 / Year |
Cost of Living |
1,400 and 2,500 AUD/month |
Transportation Costs
|
30 and 70 AUD/month |
Books and other study materials |
500 - 1,000 AUD/year |
Health insurance |
30 AUD/month |
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees
Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880
- Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
- Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
- Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
- Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents:
- Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).
- A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
- Certified copy of your passport.
- Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.
* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.