Online Media MBA Degree Programs

Online media MBA degree programs will prepare and qualify you to work in various positions in sports management and the entertainment industry.

An entertainment MBA you will be equipped to work in advertising and marketing as the entertainment and advertising industries strive to keep up with the digital world. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the ability to work with digital media is extremely important to post-production occupations, including film and video editing, and that knowledge of digital media is growing increasingly important to the broadcasting world. With an online MBA degree in Entertainment Business graduates therefore become competent to work as a sports or entertainment enterprise managers. They gain a good understanding of the culture in the entertainment industry, including managerial principles and strategies for effective negotiation.

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Selected Online Media MBA and Entertainment Management Degrees

Full Sail University

• Masters in Entertainment Business
• Masters in Entertainment Business – Sports Management

Saint Leo University

• Master of Business Administration in Sports Business

University of the Rockies - Online

• Master of Arts in Psychology - Sports and Performance Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology - Sports and Performance Psychology

California University of Pennsylvania - Online

• MS Sport Management Studies - Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
• MS Sport Management Studies - Sport Management

Columbia Southern University

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Sport Management

Tiffin University

• Master of Business Administration - Sport Management

Entertainment Management Education and Training

MBA students take courses in various aspects of entertainment management, including:

• Entertainment law
• Marketing research
• Sports psychology
• Marketing psychology
• Accounting
• Financial management
• Strategic Planning
• Internet Marketing

Students can specialize in financial, legal, and intellectual property rights. They may also take courses in public relations, and advertising. These courses are related to working with online media outlets, marketing firms, and various online communications businesses.

Entertainment Management Careers

Careers in entertainment management include promotions and marketing coordinators, entertainment marketing manger, and entertainment sales executive, etc. Positions also exist in:

• Technical management
• Online newspaper and magazine management
• Online broadcast management
• Digital production management

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

Entertainment is a billion dollar industry and online media MBA degree programs are designed to help students gain entry into the industry. Salaries can range from $54,000 to $100,000 depending on the particular position and employer. As more and more content is prepared digitally, the need for experienced professionals will continue to grow.