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Open University Certificate in Entertainment Management

The basic certificate in Entertainment Management provides students with specialized knowledge and skills in the area of backstage management of people and technology in the performing arts. The certificate is for students who want to pursue careers as producers, managers, entrepreneurs, in the areas of live performing arts, as well as professionals in adjacent fields of the not-for-profit performing arts disciplines, and in arts management and production. Learn more about the Entertainment Management certificate program by enrolling in these SDSU courses today.

Can a Certificate in Entertainment Management help my career?

A Certificate in Entertainment Management builds industry-ready skills in marketing, production, and management to stand out in various entertainment careers

To Register:
1. Find the list of courses required for the Department of Theatre, Television, and Film’s Certificate in Entertainment Management (no application required).
2. Write down the required courses.
3. Log into the SDSU Global Campus Gateway and create an account if needed.
4. Select Open University registration.
5. Navigate through the schedule to select your courses and pay.

Questions? Contact the faculty advisor for the certificate program, Jay Sheehan at jsheehan@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-4990.

For general information, contact the SDSU Global Campus coordinator at recruiter.global@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-7700.

Additional information on Open University Certificate programs.

Labor Analysis
Entertainment Management — Nationwide

  • 328,567
    Job Postings in the last 12 months
  • 6%
    Projected job growth in the next 10 years
  • $91,831
    Average salary of graduates

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

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