Dual MFA and MBA

Dual MFA and MBA Launch Pad Degrees

 

The MFA Film and MBA programs have come together to design and offer a dual degree program for students who wish to pursue both degrees concurrently. Pursuing both degrees broadens the skills set of our graduates and makes them more competitive in the job market. It also allows students to pursue two degrees at a discounted rate of time and tuition, compared to completing both degrees individually.

Students selecting to pursue the MFA in Producing for Film and Television and the MBA in Entertainment Management must complete a total of 75 units to receive both degrees, compared to 82 units if pursued individually. The curriculum sequence is outlined below. 

Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in Film or a Bachelor's degree in Business may be eligible for a waiver of Producing Foundations or MBA Sky View courses (up to 9 units) by petition. 

Degree Requirements

MFA in Producing for Film and Television and MBA Launch Pad in Entertainment Management 

Semester 1 - Producing Foundations 1 (9 units)

FLM 205/FLM 139A	Introduction to Digital Video Production	3
FLM 206	Visual Storytelling	3
FLM 230A/FLM 140A	Editing 1	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Semester 2 - Producing Foundations 2 (9 units)

FLM 2XX	Elective	3
FLM 221A/FLM 143A	Sound Design 1	3
FLM 240A	Producing 1: Production Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Semester 3 - MBA Sky View (10 units)

BUS 201	Sky View Business Economics	1
BUS 202	Sky View Accounting	2
BUS 203	Sky View Finance	2
BUS 205	Sky View Management	2
BUS 206	Sky View Marketing	2
BUS 209	Sky View Launch Pad to MBA Studies	1
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester 4 - MBA Core A (10 units)

BUS 230	Peer to Peer Teaching 1 – Ethics and D.E.I. Policy	2
BUS 262	Navigating Financial Resources: Financial Accounting	2
BUS 263	Utilizing Financial Resources: Managerial Finance	2
BUS 264	Managing Talent Building Coalitions & Leading Change	2
BUS 265	Data-Driven Decision-Making	2
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester 5 - MBA Core B (10 units)

BUS 240	Peer to Peer Teaching 2 – Special Business Topics	2
BUS 266	Managing Global Economic Challenges	2
BUS 267	Business and Corporate Decision Making	2
BUS 268	Social, Mobile, and Emerging Media Marketing	2
BUS 269	Operations Management for the 21st Century	2
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester 6 - MBA Concentration & Thesis 1 (10 units)

BUS 256	Entertainment Contracts & Intellectual Property	3
BUS 259	Studio Finance & Marketing	3
FLM 299A	Thesis 1	4
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester 7 - Thesis 2 (10 units)

FLM 2XX	Elective	3
FLM 240B	Producing 2: The Indie Feature	3
FLM 299B	Thesis 2	4
Total Credit Hours:		10

Semester 8 - Thesis 3 (7 units)

FLM 2XX	Elective	3
FLM 299C	Thesis 3	4
Total Credit Hours:		7

*Curriculum and courses are subject to change without notice.

Total Credit Hours: 75