Graduate Programs

Graduate Business of Creative Enterprises (MA - Online)

Advance your business skills as a creative

  • 100%

    Online graduate program

  • 2

    Collaborative Immersion Experiences to begin and end your program

  • 32

    Credit hours

About the Graduate Business of Creative Enterprises Program

Emerson College’s online Business of Creative Enterprises MA program is designed for artists looking to enter the business side of their creative industry. Whether you’re a trained musician, designer, actor, or writer, you’ll learn the fundamental business skills needed to transition your artistic background into a business career in your creative field of choice.

Housed in the School of Communication, the program’s cross-departmental faculty teach leadership techniques and skills for building a positive work culture rooted in empathy and equity. Whether you are striving to start your own business or earn a promotion at your current employer, you will gain invaluable experience in strategic planning, finance, marketing, and more.

Program Highlights

  • 100% online program
  • Ability to approach any creative industry including fashion, communication, music, media, film, and more with a new business-oriented perspective
  • Access to top scholars and networking opportunities in the city of Boston and beyond
  • Two collaborative Immersion Experiences to begin and end your program
  • No GRE requirements to apply
  • Primarily asynchronous, meaning you can take classes on your own time

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