Core Curriculum

The Arts, Entertainment and Media Management 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.

LEVEL I - Required for Concentration   Class Name Hrs   Introduction to Management 3 Introduction to Marketing the Arts 3 Accounting I 4 Legal Aspects of the Arts & Entertainment 3 Computer Uses for Managers 3 Writing for Managers 3 Finance 3 Managerial Economics 3 LEVEL II - Select a Minimum of 6 hrs from the following Class Name Hrs   Accounting II 3 Building Leadership Skills 3 Investment Portfolio Management 3 Arts Entrepreneurship I 3 Arts Management Experiential Research 3 Ethics and Business of the Arts 3 Investments 3 Strategic Management 3 Topics: Organizational Behavior: Human Relations Workshop 3 Labor Relations for the Arts 3 Managing Human Resources 3 E-Business I 3

Internship Requirement
Students who entered the AEMM program prior to Fall 2006 are not required to complete an internship, but are strongly encouraged to do so. Students who entered the AEMM program in or after Fall 2006 are required to complete 150 hours of internship experience for a total of two credit hours.

To talk with a student advisor about courses offered by the AEMM Department, please call: 312-369-7652.

For Level III courses check concentration listings.

Important please read:
Students will be held to the AEMM major requirements in effect at the time of their enrollment or re-enrollment as listed in the Columbia College Chicago catalog. The AEMM Department reserves the right to substitute courses without changing the total number of credit hours required for the major.

Students are expected to be aware of the AEMM Department policies and are advised to read the Columbia College Chicago catalog and AEMM Department materials each semester before registering. In addition, students are urged to meet with their faculty advisor at least once each semester.