Entertainment Business

Online • Completion Degree

Create Your Future in Entertainment Business Online

The entertainment industry is fueled by creativity, leadership and strategy. Our online program introduces you to a professional, project-based environment, designed to give you insight into the inner workings of the entertainment business.

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business Degree online. Study business administration and management principles with a practical focus on how that knowledge applies to the entertainment industry. Our program uses an immersive curriculum focused on real-world practices.

Our Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business Degree is 60 credit hours. Students must have their associate degree to enroll in the completer program.

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Entertainment Business Online

Featured Classes

Entertainment Business Management

Management is the art and science of helping individuals achieve common goals together. In this course, students learn the basic functions and responsibilities of managers that lead to a successful organization. Students learn how to problem solve, manage communications and lead teams within media companies. This course is effective in teaching students to become leaders who achieve goals, minimize risk and foster success in the workplace.

Entertainment Business Law

Learn the intricacies of entertainment and media law. In this course, students learn legal requirements and business practices including entity information, insurance, tax law and intellectual property. Students study the regulations that control how a business operates both on-ground and online. Concepts are explored through legal case studies and applied business examples. Upon completion of this course, students understand the important roles of agents, managers and attorneys within the entertainment business.

Entertainment Advertising

This course is designed to give students a deeper into the entertainment advertising business along with hands-on experience creating professional-type deliverables. Focus is provided for key aspects of the industry, including Media, Creative, Business, and Launch. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the entertainment advertising landscape and various roles open to them for entry-level opportunities.

Industry Experts

Campus and online students have exclusive access to entertainment business professionals who share their industry expertise through video chats, campus visits and red-carpet events.

Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School

Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School

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Dream of writing for television but feel lost on where to start? Have a stellar idea for a show but not sure of the first step?  To help jumpstart ideas and action, this fall, we are hosting the Cool Girl’s Guide to the Television Business, a seminar led by industry experts guiding the next generation of creatives on how to navigate the steps from plan to production.
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Behind the Curtain: The Business of Entertainment

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Talent management, finance, legal, marketing—not to mention the talent behind the scenes of the music business—are just some of the cogs behind the silver screen that keep the machine turning, translating ideas into projects from development to production and distribution.
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What To Do When Traditional Film Distribution Isn’t Feasible

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There it is again—that sharp sting of rejection.  The making of your film is done and dusted—a momentous achievement! But when it comes to distributing your film, you’re hitting a dead end.  Yet another major distributor’s door has been closed to you—a stark reminder of how fiercely competitive and frustrating film distribution can be.
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We Made Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for 2023

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The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The L.A. Film School, has been named one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Business Schools of 2023.  This list recognizes the range of degrees we offer, our impressive campus facilities as well as our active speaker roster, such as SunPop’s managing partner Will Tenney, who recently visited the campus to speak with students.
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FOX’S VP of Casting Visits LAFS

Brittainy Roberts talks to Entertainment Business students on campus Panel Moderated by Entertainment Business Instructor, Donna Loyd. Watch here. Brittainy grew up in the mountains of Tennessee knowing she wanted to work in entertainment.…
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Electronic Music One-Woman Show—Biianco

Entertainment Business Presents: Biianco Gabby Bianco, better known under her stage name Biianco, is a rising star in the chill-wave electronic music scene. She's a one-woman show whose talents range from vocals to instruments to dance.…
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Entertainment Business Instructor Spotlight

Winner of the 2019 Cynopsis PR Campaign at the Short Form Film Festival We'd like to send a heartfelt congratulations to one of our Entertainment Business instructors, Pam Newton, who wrote and published her first book A Candle for My…

The Student Experience Online

Our online degree programs bring the entertainment industry directly to you.  Learn from industry veterans through our secure Learning Management System (LMS). This user-friendly online platform lets you collaborate with classmates on projects, submit weekly assignments, and access instructor video lectures.

On-Demand Webinar

Check out our interactive webinar for details on:

  • Online Programs Overview of our degree types and concentrations, and a walk through of the gear and software you’ll receive for your degree.
  • Student Life Curious about how our online classes work?  We’ll show you.  You’ll also find how you can participate in our virtual and livestream events.
  • Success Stories Find out about what amazing projects our alumni have been working on.
  • Paying for School We walk you through your options for paying for school including: scholarships and grants, Federal Student Aid, military funding and cash payment options.
  • Hannah Lux Davis

    Hannah with the band Pane at the ASCAP Experience

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  • Brandon Trost

    On the set of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile with Zac Efron

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  • Alex M. Ferrufino

    Winner of HBO Latinx award for short film, Slipping Into Darkness

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  • Kyle Newacheck

    On the set of Murder Mystery with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler

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SUCCESS STORIES

Wondering where a degree from The Los Angeles Film School can take you?

At The L.A. Film School, we don’t just guide you, we champion your success. Our dedicated Career Development team equips you with the tools you need to thrive, from resume writing and interview preparation to landing internships and building valuable industry connections. We’re with you every step of the way, supporting you on your exciting and challenging journey.

Did you know? Oscar®-winning sound mixing Phillip Bladh’s career began here. Join our legacy of alumni who have contributed to Oscar®-winning films, GRAMMY®-nominated albums, and RIAA multi-platinum records.

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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

We understand that higher education is an investment, and we’re committed to helping you navigate your options. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and can include federal and private student loans, military benefits, grants and scholarships. Our dedicated Financial Aid team can help guide you through the process.

Ready to take that first step? Fill out the form and discover more about our career support, the incredible success stories of our alumni, and how your journey in the entertainment industry starts right here.

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