Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
The Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) provides a fast-tracked entry into the entertainment industry, focusing on foundational business, marketing, content and event management skills. Ideal for those looking to upskill, change careers or build a pathway into further study, this course combines flexibility with industry relevance.
Course Duration: 8 months full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood)
Intakes: February | June | September
Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
The Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) is a career-focused degree designed for future leaders of the entertainment and creative industries. You’ll study business strategy, marketing, finance, law, publishing and event management while completing industry placement and working on real projects with leading entertainment organisations.
Course Duration: 2 Years full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood)
Intakes: February | June | September
On Campus
Study Entertainment Management in Melbourne at Collarts’ Collingwood campuses, located in the heart of the city’s creative and cultural precincts. Learn face to face in collaborative classrooms, work on real-world entertainment industry projects, and build meaningful connections with lecturers and peers who are actively shaping music, events and creative business.
Online
Study our Entertainment Management courses online with Collarts and enjoy the flexibility to learn from anywhere. Access the same Melbourne-based, industry-led curriculum while developing practical skills in entertainment business, marketing, event management and content creation. Online study allows you to balance work, life and study while staying connected to educators and classmates through interactive learning and industry-relevant projects.
Entertainment Management vs Event Management - What’s the difference?
Entertainment Management is focused on the business, commercial and strategic side of the entertainment industry. It covers areas such as artist and talent management, marketing, touring, finance, contracts and intellectual property, supporting the long-term success of creative careers, brands and entertainment organisations.
Event Management concentrates on the planning and delivery of live experiences, including festivals, exhibitions, community events and cultural activations. This area places strong emphasis on logistics, operations, scheduling, risk management and creating engaging audience experiences.
While both disciplines operate within the creative industries, Entertainment Management and Event Management develop different skill sets that often work together, with one focused on long-term business strategy and the other on executing live experiences.
Choosing the Right Qualification For You
Choosing the right Entertainment Management course depends on your experience, career goals and how quickly you want to enter the entertainment industry. Whether you are starting out, changing direction or aiming to progress into more senior roles, Collarts offers Entertainment Management qualifications designed to support different stages of your professional journey.
Diploma
The Diploma of Applied Business in Entertainment Management is a fast, practical entry point for beginners, career changers or creatives new to the business side of entertainment. Completed in just 8 months of full-time study, the course focuses on core foundations in entertainment business, marketing, content creation and event management, helping you build job-ready skills and industry awareness quickly.
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Bachelor
The Bachelor of Applied Business in Entertainment Management is suited to those seeking a deeper, more strategic understanding of the entertainment industry. Completed over 2 years full-time in an accelerated pathway or 3 years in the standard pathway, this degree combines business strategy, marketing, finance, law and industry placement to prepare graduates for long-term careers managing artists, events and entertainment organisations.
LEARN MOREEntry Requirements and Eligibility
Collarts’ Entertainment Management courses are designed to open doors, not close them. With no ATAR required, these courses are accessible to students from diverse educational, professional and creative backgrounds who are ready to build a career in the entertainment and creative industries.
Entry is based on your interest in entertainment business, management and leadership, along with your motivation to learn and succeed in a real-world industry environment. No previous experience in entertainment management is required for entry-level study.
Application pathways include:
Direct applications for domestic and international students
Year 12 applicants applying through VTAC
After submitting an application for the Diploma or Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management), a Collarts Future Student Advisor will contact you to discuss your goals, interests and preferred study pathway. Successful applicants will then receive a formal offer to commence their chosen Entertainment Management qualification at Collarts.
Speak with a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Why Study Entertainment Management at Collarts?
At Collarts, Entertainment Management is taught by industry-active, Aria award-winning professionals, who have worked across music, touring, festivals, record labels and creative businesses. You will learn the commercial strategies that power the entertainment industry, gain hands-on experience through real projects and industry placement, and build the practical skills required to manage artists, events and entertainment organisations with confidence. With flexible study options and strong industry partnerships, Collarts positions you at the centre of Australia’s creative sector.
Learn from Industry-Active Professionals
Be mentored by award-winning lecturers with real experience across artist management, record labels, touring, festivals and creative business, gaining insight into how the entertainment industry operates today.
Study the Business Behind Entertainment
Gain practical skills in artist management, marketing, touring, finance, contracts and intellectual property, learning how to build sustainable careers and successful entertainment brands.
Flexible Study Designed for Creative Careers
Choose on-campus, online or blended study options that allow you to balance work and life, while accessing the same industry-focused curriculum and collaborative learning experience.