Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts and Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy have collaboratively created the Master of Arts Management (MAM) and Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) programs. MAM and MEIM are professional graduate degrees designed to train analytical and entrepreneurial leaders in the fields of visual arts, performing arts, music, interactive media, and screen-based entertainment media.
Creative fields are being transformed in the digital age, and our programs prepare future leaders to weather complex technological, social, and political change. MAM and MEIM take rigorous management, analytics, and technology coursework and apply them directly to these vital industries. As a result:
- MAM students graduate ready to excel in public, private, and non-profit arts leadership
- Experiential Learning: Students complete internships for leading arts organizations as well as team-based capstone projects for real industry clients
- Where Our Grads Work: Museums, galleries, theaters, dance companies, opera companies, symphonies, community arts centers, festivals, venues, foundations, nonprofits, arts policy organizations
- What Our Grads Do: General management, marketing, fundraising, data analysis, operations, programming, finance, education/outreach, strategic planning, consulting, advocacy, audience engagement
- MEIM grads influence entertainment media development, production, marketing, and distribution at all levels and in all formats worldwide
- Experiential Learning: Students spend their entire second year in Los Angeles, working in the entertainment industry, in addition to internships and client-facing projects
- Where Our Grads Work: Film studios, television networks, production companies, talent agencies, management firms, development companies, gaming, digital media, music labels
- What Our Grads Do: Management, development, acquisitions, distribution, talent representation, research, finance, marketing, publishing, branding
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CONNECT WITH US:
What better way is there for you to figure out if you should apply to Heinz College? We invite you to get to know us better by engaging with our community online, on the phone, or in-person.
- Visit campus to meet with a member of the admissions and financial aid staff, as well as the program director and career services advisor for your program of interest. Have lunch or coffee with a current Heinz College student and observe a class where you can interact with current students and faculty.
- Connect with a current student or recent alumnus in-person through our Hometown Hangouts. You can also request to connect with someone from our community via email or phone.
- Attend an online information session (or watch a recording of a previous session). Check out our webinars to learn more about the curriculum and career outcomes, hear current students talk about their experience at Heinz College, receive advice on the admissions process, and get answers to any questions you have.
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APPLICATION TIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS:
Please refer to our website to learn more about admission requirements for your program of interest. Here are a few suggestions to help make the process as simple as possible:
- In your required essay, you are asked to describe your academic and professional background, your career goals, and how the intended program will help you achieve your goals. In other words, we want you to articulate why a Heinz College graduate degree will help you succeed personally and professionally in the years to come. Before getting started, we recommend learning more about our coursework, faculty, capstone projects, etc.
- Follow up regularly with your recommenders to ensure their submission will arrive on time. Please ask them to complete the online form prior to the January 10 application deadline.
- Review the application checklist for your desired degree program. Requirements for each program are broken down in detail, so you’ll know exactly what you need to complete your application.
- If you attended school outside the U.S., you are required to submit a third party transcript evaluation. Arrangements should be made with evaluators ahead of the deadline to allow ample time for processing.
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OUR STUDENTS, IN THEIR OWN WORDS:
Get to know our students as they share their “My Heinz” stories with you. Students from across our community discuss their journey and how Heinz College impacts their lives in a series of short videos.
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MAM and MEIM Deadline Approaching
Our admission application deadline is just two months away for the 2019 incoming class. Prospective students wishing to begin their graduate studies next year can submit their application by our priority admission deadline (January 10, 2019) for full consideration for our merit-based scholarships and fellowships.
If you have any questions, please contact our office: hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu. We look forward to working with you!