Core Curriculum

AEMM MAJOR • CORE REQUIREMENTS 2009

The AEMM curriculum is divided into three levels. Students may take Level I, Level II and Level III courses concurrently, provided prerequisite requirements are met.

Level I courses cover basic skills and management fundamentals. Among these are the required core courses. This core is designed to provide each student with the essential knowledge necessary for advancement in each of the specialized areas.

Level II courses are advanced AEMM courses and have required prerequisites. AEMM majors must complete at least six (6) credit hours of Level II courses.

For Level III courses check concentration listings.

AEMM Courses

Level I - Core Courses	25
Level II - Advanced Courses	6
Level III - Management Concentration Courses	15
Practice and Context Courses	12
Internship	2
Total AEMM: 60 Credit Hours

Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Courses	42
College-Wide Electives	18
Total LAS and Electives: 60 Credit Hours

Total BA: 120 Credit Hours

Level I - Core Courses:

All below courses must be taken by all AEMM majors (25 Total Credit Hours):

28-1110 Introduction to Management	3
28-1112 Managerial Economics	3
28-1115 Introduction to Marketing the Arts	3
28-2110 Accounting I	4
28-2111 Legal Aspects Arts and Entertainment	3
28-2115 Computer Uses for Managers	3
28-2120 Writing for Managers	3
28-3110 Finance	3

Level II - Advanced Courses:

Students must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:

28-2150 Organizational Behavior: Human Relations Workshop	3
28-2160 Labor Relations for the Arts	3
28-2165 Managing Human Resources	3
28-2250 Investments	3
28-2610 E-Business I **	3
28-3120 Accounting II	3
28-3130 Arts Entrepreneurship I ** †	3
28-3135 Strategic Management	3
28-4123 Arts Management Experiential Research *	3
28-4125 Ethics & Business of Arts	3
28-4155 Investment Portfolio Management †	3
28-4511 Building Leadership Skills †	3

AEMM Academic Manager: Nissan Wasfie nwasfie@colum.edu Revised: 07/09
* Please note that this is course is considered a Level III course for Live & Performing Arts Management.
** Please note that this course is considered a Level III course for Visual Arts Management.
† Please note that this course is considered a Level III course for Arts Entrepreneurship/Small Business.

This sheet is intended to guide students in course selection. Course requirements are subject to change by the Arts, Entertainment & Media Management Department. Students are expected to be aware of AEMM Department policies and are advised to read the Columbia College Chicago catalog and department materials each semester before registering. In addition, students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least once each semester.