Professor
Department Chairperson
Management, Arts and Entertainment Management, BBA
Take the lead in the entertainment industry with a degree in entertainment management from Pace University. Located near Broadway, major broadcast networks, film studios, nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, and top media companies, Pace offers unmatched opportunities to learn from award-winning directors and producers while gaining firsthand experience in the business of stage and screen.
Location
New York City
Number of Credits
128
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Run the Show with an Entertainment Business Degree
There's no business like show business, and you’ll be prepared to lead with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Arts and Entertainment Management degree from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. This nationally recognized program equips you with the skills and industry connections needed to succeed as an entertainment manager. Gain hands-on experience working directly with theatre and dance companies, music organizations, art galleries, television production firms, and more.
One of only two s in New York State, this entertainment management degree will teach you how to support artists, engage donors and patrons, and navigate industry trends, evolving laws, union activities, and cultural shifts. Attend Broadway shows, visit major entertainment company headquarters, and connect with entertainment leaders in the field. Be a part of the Arts and Entertainment Industry Network, a that hosts employer spotlights, industry panels, and career workshops.
At Pace, you’ll study in immersive learning environments at the heart of the media and communications industries. Engage with successful alumni and industry executives through exclusive events such as the Dean’s Roundtable program. Join the ranks of Pace graduates who have secured roles with top employers, including , , , and .
$120,100
average nationwide salary for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
93%
of Lubin's class of 2023 bachelor's graduates are employed or continuing their education or service (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Top 9%
PayScale ranks Pace University in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on investment (Source: PayScale.com)
Our Curriculum
Our thoughtfully designed curriculum prepares you to analyze and respond as a manager to factors shaping the industry by offering a strong business core that focuses on financial reporting, operations planning, staff scheduling, organizational development, and the process for policy development.
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Top 2%
Did You Know?
Lubin has been awarded dual accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, an elite distinction shared by fewer than 2% of business schools in the world.
Careers
Our Arts and Entertainment Management BBA will give you the preparation you need to manage talent, theatre companies, museums, dance companies, music organizations, art galleries, television production firms, and more.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Artistic Director
- Director or Patron Services
- Donors Relations Manager
- Executive Director
- Manager of Artistic Outreach
- Producer
- Production Coordinator
- Talent Manager
- Agent for Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Student Quote
No other university that I looked at had a program that was so well thought out and applicable to the real world.
—Erica Jurus ‘22, Operations Manager, Regal Music Theater
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- 300 Entertainment
- American Folk Art Museum
- Atlantic Records
- Barclays Center
- Brooklyn Boulders
- Digiday
- Diversified Media Group
- Downtown Dance Factory
- FORD MODELS
- Fox News
- Madison Square Garden
- Mohegan Sun
- NBC Universal
- RCA Records
- Sirius XM Radio Inc
- Sony Music
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation
- The Muse
- UM Worldwide
- Walt Disney World Resort
- America's Got Talent (Webber Studios)
Featured Faculty
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Program Chair
Clinical Professor
Senior Executive Director
Arts and Entertainment Management Program
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1323
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Margaret Hanson
Email: mhanson@pace.edu