Master of Science [M.Sc] [Business Management in the Creative Industries] From De Montfort University

Reasons to study Business Management in the Creative Industries at DMU:Ê

The creative industries are made up of businesses and entrepreneurs that have creativity and content that is protected by copyright as a central part of their business model. The creative industries include sectors such as design, film and TV, publishing, the performing arts, music, advertising and gaming.Ê

Creative workers and leaders exhibit different skills and approaches to other business sectors, and individuals with creative talent require business management skills to develop as professionals in the creative industries. The Business Management in the Creative Industries MSc is uniquely positioned to help students learn how to respond to these evolving challenges.Ê

This is a business management degree customised for the creative industries. Students are supported in developing their professional potential, whilst gaining valuable industry contacts, executive work placements, and the professional skill sets required to excel in the creative industries.Ê

• Option to pursue an Executive Company Project or Creative Research Project
• Be taught by academics with experience across many segments of the creative industries
• Inspirational setting headquartered in the historic Great Hall of Leicester Castle
• Talks by inspiring visionary entrepreneurs and successful leaders
• Modules that have been developed in partnership with creative organisations, with the objective of providing students with key skills needed to lead and succeed in today's creative industries
• Opportunities to work with industry professionals through our collaboration with Leicester's Curve Theatre
• Access to the Postgraduate Wing of the £35 million Hugh Aston Building

Opportunities and Careers

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Graduate Careers

A degree in Business Management in the Creative Industries MSc will open up a wide range of career opportunities for you as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.Ê

The course is invaluable for those students graduating from a business field now looking to move into the creative industries area, as well as students from creative disciplines who want to develop their business and professional skills to advance their career into management roles within the creative industries, such as :Ê

• Advertising, PR and marketing
• Design management
• Performing arts
• Festivals and events
• Digital and media sectors