Get behind the scenes of the entertainment industry and be the person who connects audiences with their favourite artists, fashion and music.
Get behind the scenes of the entertainment industry and be the person who connects audiences with their favourite artists, fashion and music.
Want to manage a sell-out tour, develop your own festival or run a music label? Let’s get down to business.
Want to manage a sell-out tour, develop your own festival or run a music label? Let’s get down to business.
2
60
On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Ready to make your mark on the industry?
Have you ever thought about working in the entertainment business in the music, film, arts and culture, advertising, marketing or media industry? Do you see yourself working as a Talent Manager, Music Supervisor, Tour Manager, Event or Project Manager, Festival Organiser, Booking Agent, Publicist, Venue Manager or being an Arts Entrepreneur? What about working at a record label or publishing company in A&R, marketing, publicity or digital distribution and giving a platform to new artists? The Applied Business (Entertainment Management) course offers transferable skills across the creative industries.
At Collarts, we have designed our curriculum to equip you with the skills and insights the entertainment business requires, and our course is benchmarked against the world’s best practice.
Our lecturers have extensive experience working within the creative industries and have achieved success such as ARIA Awards, viral placement across Tik Tok, Apple Music, Spotify, sold out tours, and international collaboration with some of the biggest names in the business.
They have also been called upon as industry experts to advise on legislation, to assess state federal grants and present at industry conferences such as BIGSOUND, SXSW, MEIEA and Community Radio Australia Conference amongst many others. Some of our lecturers run their own businesses within the industry, including music supervision, marketing, artist and talent management, publicity and PR, and running their own festivals and events - and they are ready to help you do the same.
Immersive and comprehensive, our program spans business strategy, law, contemporary marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, entertainment technology and event management. We bridge theory with practice and make the most of our professional networks, including big names like Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Premier Artists, Unified Music Group, Untitled, AIR and many more to help you make industry connections and gain real-world experience.
Our students have gone on to build careers at Spotify, Ticketmaster, Sony Music, Universal Music, Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Parks, NOVA Entertainment, SYNFM, APRA/AMCOS and Australian Radio Network to name a few.
As part of the course, you’ll get the opportunity to participate in overseas exchange programs with Drexel and Belmont Universities in the US, along with scholarship opportunities at BIGSOUND music industry conference in Brisbane. Collaboration is key at Collarts, so you’ll work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment industry.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Creativity, Culture & Innovation in Entertainment | Introduction to Entertainment Business law | Publicity & Public Relations in Entertainment |
Principles |
Introduction to Entertainment Management
|
Event Management Foundations
|
Entertainment Finance Management
|
Practice |
Entertainment Marketing
|
Content Creation
|
Event Management Practice |
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Managing Event Spaces
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Copyright Management | Contemporary Marketing | Global Entertainment Industries |
Principles | Business Structures & Organisational Behaviour | Business Technology & Strategic Planning | Partnerships & Funding |
Practice |
Talent Management
|
Rights Management
|
Entertainment Management Capstone Project |
Industry Awareness | Tour Management | Elective |
Industry Placement / Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$2,926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224.00
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to take on the entertainment world.
Passion is non-negotiable. Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are beneficial. And enthusiasm? We want to see plenty of that. After all, you may be working in creative industries and we welcome those who are ready to make that happen.
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
You need to have successfully completed VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent.
If you haven’t completed the year 12 requirements, you must be at least 20 years old.
There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements.
If you don’t have any of the above qualifications, you must be 20 or older with two years of work experience to apply.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
Opportunities and experiences.
Your VIP pass into the entertainment industry.
Our Bachelor program is designed for those looking to work in the business and management side of the entertainment and creative industries.
Throughout the degree, you will:
Develop an in-depth understanding of how entertainment marketers communicate the nuances of artistic brands, talent and entertainment offerings.
Develop an understanding of creative entrepreneurship.
Produce valuable and strategic content.
Manage, promote and produce events.
Gain knowledge and experience in copyright, artist, tour and rights management.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced lecturers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships and placements.
3
60
On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Ready to make your mark on the industry?
Have you ever thought about working in the entertainment business in the music, film, arts and culture, advertising, marketing or media industry? Do you see yourself working as a Talent Manager, Music Supervisor, Tour Manager, Event or Project Manager, Festival Organiser, Booking Agent, Publicist, Venue Manager or being an Arts Entrepreneur? What about working at a record label or publishing company in A&R, marketing, publicity or digital distribution and giving a platform to new artists? The Applied Business (Entertainment Management) course offers transferable skills across the creative industries.
At Collarts, we have designed our curriculum to equip you with the skills and insights the entertainment business requires, and our course is benchmarked against the world’s best practice.
Our lecturers have extensive experience working within the creative industries and have achieved success such as ARIA Awards, viral placement across Tik Tok, Apple Music, Spotify, sold out tours, and international collaboration with some of the biggest names in the business.
They have also been called upon as industry experts to advise on legislation, to assess state federal grants and present at industry conferences such as BIGSOUND, SXSW, MEIEA and Community Radio Australia Conference amongst many others. Some of our lecturers run their own businesses within the industry, including music supervision, marketing, artist and talent management, publicity and PR, and running their own festivals and events - and they are ready to help you do the same.
Immersive and comprehensive, our program spans business strategy, law, contemporary marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, entertainment technology and event management. We bridge theory with practice and make the most of our professional networks, including big names like Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Premier Artists, Unified Music Group, Untitled, AIR and many more to help you make industry connections and gain real-world experience.
Our students have gone on to build careers at Spotify, Ticketmaster, Sony Music, Universal Music, Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Parks, NOVA Entertainment, SYNFM, APRA/AMCOS and Australian Radio Network to name a few.
As part of the course, you’ll get the opportunity to participate in overseas exchange programs with Drexel and Belmont Universities in the US, along with scholarship opportunities at BIGSOUND music industry conference in Brisbane. Collaboration is key at Collarts, so you’ll work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment industry.
‘The Bachelor degree can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or 2 years accelerated delivery. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Creativity, Culture & Innovation in Entertainment | Introduction to Entertainment Business law | |
Principles |
Introduction to Entertainment Management
|
Event Management Foundations
|
|
Practice |
Entertainment Marketing
|
Content Creation | |
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Publicity & Public Relations in Entertainment | Copyright Management | |
Principles | Entertainment Finance Management | Business Structures & Organisational Behaviour | |
Practice |
Event Management Practice
|
Talent Management
|
|
Industry Awareness | Venue Management + Elective 1 |
Tour Management + Elective
|
Third Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Contemporary Marketing | Global Entertainment Industries | |
Principles | Business Technology & Strategic Planning | Funding For the Creative Arts | |
Practice |
Rights Management
|
Entertainment Management Capstone Project | |
Industry Awareness | Group Project + Elective |
Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$3,478.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,926.00
Online
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Opportunities and experiences.
Your VIP pass into the entertainment industry.
Our Bachelor program is designed for those looking to work in the business and management side of the entertainment and creative industries.
Throughout the degree, you will:
Develop an in-depth understanding of how entertainment marketers communicate the nuances of artistic brands, talent and entertainment offerings.
Develop an understanding of creative entrepreneurship.
Produce valuable and strategic content.
Manage, promote and produce events.
Gain knowledge and experience in copyright, artist, tour and rights management.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced lecturers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships and placements.
8
4
On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Ready to make your mark on the industry?
Have you ever thought about working in the entertainment business in the music, film, arts and culture, advertising, marketing or media industry? Do you see yourself working as a Talent Manager, Music Supervisor, Tour Manager, Event or Project Manager, Festival Organiser, Booking Agent, Publicist, Venue Manager or being an Arts Entrepreneur? What about working at a record label or publishing company in A&R, marketing, publicity or digital distribution and giving a platform to new artists? The Applied Business (Entertainment Management) course offers transferable skills across the creative industries.
At Collarts, we have designed our curriculum to equip you with the skills and insights the entertainment business requires, and our course is benchmarked against the world’s best practice.
Our lecturers have extensive experience working within the creative industries and have achieved success such as ARIA Awards, viral placement across Tik Tok, Apple Music, Spotify, sold out tours, and international collaboration with some of the biggest names in the business.
They have also been called upon as industry experts to advise on legislation, to assess state federal grants and present at industry conferences such as BIGSOUND, SXSW, MEIEA and Community Radio Australia Conference amongst many others. Some of our lecturers run their own businesses within the industry, including music supervision, marketing, artist and talent management, publicity and PR, and running their own festivals and events - and they are ready to help you do the same.
Immersive and comprehensive, our program spans business strategy, law, contemporary marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, entertainment technology and event management. We bridge theory with practice and make the most of our professional networks, including big names like Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Premier Artists, Unified Music Group, Untitled, AIR and many more to help you make industry connections and gain real-world experience.
Our students have gone on to build careers at Spotify, Ticketmaster, Sony Music, Universal Music, Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Parks, NOVA Entertainment, SYNFM, APRA/AMCOS and Australian Radio Network to name a few.
As part of the course, you’ll get the opportunity to participate in overseas exchange programs with Drexel and Belmont Universities in the US, along with scholarship opportunities at BIGSOUND music industry conference in Brisbane. Collaboration is key at Collarts, so you’ll work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment industry.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study, where you will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree or Double Degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 |
Contexts | Creativity, Culture & Innovation in Entertainment | Introduction to Entertainment Business law |
Principles |
Introduction to Entertainment Management
|
Event Management Foundations
|
Practice |
Entertainment Marketing
|
Content Creation
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$2,926.00
TRIMESTER
$11,704.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$70,224.00
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
How to apply.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to take on the entertainment world. To get to know you, we’ll ask you to attend a short admissions interview and prepare a 300-word written statement that showcases your story.
For the interview, expect questions about your background, your experiences (both in and out of the industry), and why entertainment management is for you.
Passion is non-negotiable. Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are beneficial. And enthusiasm? We want to see plenty of that. After all, you may be working in creative industries and we welcome those who are ready to make that happen.
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
You need to have successfully completed VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent.
If you haven’t completed the year 12 requirements, you must be at least 20 years old.
There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements.
If you don’t have any of the above qualifications, you must be 20 or older with two years of work experience to apply.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
Opportunities and experiences.
See your favourite artists, music and from a whole new perspective.
Our Diploma program is designed for those looking to work in the business and management side of the entertainment and creative industries.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
Produce valuable and strategic content.
Understand the importance of media and communications.
Gain an introduction on how to manage, promote and produce entertainment events.
Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced lecturers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships and placements.
1
3
Online, On Campus
February 2025
Collingwood
Ready to make your mark on the industry?
Have you ever thought about working in the entertainment business in the music, film, arts and culture, advertising, marketing or media industry? Do you see yourself working as a Talent Manager, Music Supervisor, Tour Manager, Event or Project Manager, Festival Organiser, Booking Agent, Publicist, Venue Manager or being an Arts Entrepreneur? What about working at a record label or publishing company in A&R, marketing, publicity or digital distribution and giving a platform to new artists? The Applied Business (Entertainment Management) course offers transferable skills across the creative industries.
At Collarts, we have designed our curriculum to equip you with the skills and insights the entertainment business requires, and our course is benchmarked against the world’s best practice.
Our lecturers have extensive experience working within the creative industries and have achieved success such as ARIA Awards, viral placement across Tik Tok, Apple Music, Spotify, sold out tours, and international collaboration with some of the biggest names in the business.
They have also been called upon as industry experts to advise on legislation, to assess state federal grants and present at industry conferences such as BIGSOUND, SXSW, MEIEA and Community Radio Australia Conference amongst many others. Some of our lecturers run their own businesses within the industry, including music supervision, marketing, artist and talent management, publicity and PR, and running their own festivals and events - and they are ready to help you do the same.
Immersive and comprehensive, our program spans business strategy, law, contemporary marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, entertainment technology and event management. We bridge theory with practice and make the most of our professional networks, including big names like Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Premier Artists, Unified Music Group, Untitled, AIR and many more to help you make industry connections and gain real-world experience.
Our students have gone on to build careers at Spotify, Ticketmaster, Sony Music, Universal Music, Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Parks, NOVA Entertainment, SYNFM, APRA/AMCOS and Australian Radio Network to name a few.
As part of the course, you’ll get the opportunity to participate in overseas exchange programs with Drexel and Belmont Universities in the US, along with scholarship opportunities at BIGSOUND music industry conference in Brisbane. Collaboration is key at Collarts, so you’ll work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment industry.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Contexts | Creativity, Culture & Innovation in Entertainment | Introduction to Entertainment Business law | |
Principles |
Introduction to Entertainment Management
|
Event Management Foundations
|
|
Practice |
Entertainment Marketing
|
Content Creation
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$3,478.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,926.00
Online
Scholarships
Scholarships are now available for international students and valid for all international study applications from March 2024. Kickstart your creative studies while we ease the financial load – eligible students can receive up to $11,000 AUD for a Bachelor or up to $3,600AUD for a Diploma.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Opportunities and experiences.
See your favourite artists, music and from a whole new perspective.
Our Diploma program is designed for those looking to work in the business and management side of the entertainment and creative industries.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
Collarts course listings are in-depth, and your future career is in there, waiting to be discovered. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide.
With so many career options in the entertainment industry, you’ll find the perfect fit for your unique brand of creativity. Here are some to consider.
Oversee various aspects of an artist or talent's professional life. Negotiate contracts, organise promotional activities, coordinate schedules and provide strategic guidance to help them achieve their goals.
Average industry salary*:
Responsible for the development and amplification of digital content, including strategic planning, reporting and overall project control including data analytics, insights and financial responsibilities. Deliver innovative and creative marketing strategies that will attract and retain audiences, deliver stakeholder and commercial partner benefits, drive ticket sales and online traffic.
Average industry salary*:
Plan, organise and execute artist development marketing campaigns and set long term objectives. Drive strategy and deliver assets for the best go to market approach. Understand the demographics that comprise artists fan bases and help design product suites and timelines for all aspects of the marketplace. Manage marketing budgets and have a clear understanding of the project’s P&L. Develop and maintain the knowledge of each artist and their management teams, and ensure a cohesive and effective working relationship.
Average industry salary*:
Life After Collarts
"The lecturers at Collarts were like nothing else. Getting a lot of one-on-ones, being able to talk me through the process, also helping me find a job. I found a job through a lecturer."
On-campus, online or blended.
Online students are expected to come to their online class where possible, participate in group assessments and present assessments online.
Online asynchronous students should inform their Program Leader of their study mode preference at the start of the trimester. They may work at their own pace but must participate in group assessments and be available for presentations if required.
Graduates have found careers in a wide variety of roles including talent manager, marketing, booking agent, label manager, publishing, music supervision, promotions manager, venue management, tour manager, event management, publicity and more.
Our curriculum is built on a foundation of both theory and practical application. You'll learn from experienced instructors and guest speakers within the industry, and gain practical skills through projects and real arts management experiences. Additionally, our focus on technology prepares you for the future of the entertainment industry.
Absolutely! Our course is designed to provide you with practical experience by working on real entertainment projects, from managing talent through to developing business, marketing and promotion strategies. Through our industry connections and partnerships, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with entertainment management professionals and contribute to a variety of creative projects.
Your Entertainment Management course can’t wait. Neither can you.