Creative Industries Management

Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion
Canada, Ontario, Mississauga

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	PCRIM

Tuition fee	CA$17,693 per program The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,734), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$17,693 per program

The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,734), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A postsecondary diploma, advanced diploma or degree in any discipline, or An equivalent (paid employment full or part-time, extra-curricular activities or community involvement). This program welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: film studies, television/broadcast, liberal arts, fine arts, animation, gaming, theatre, or other area, as long as the applicant has proven experience in creative endeavours. Selection Process for Applicants Candidates to the program are selected on the basis of academic achievement and the evaluation of a Letter of Intent, which includes volunteer/work experience that demonstrates their involvement in the creative industries or production. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A postsecondary diploma, advanced diploma or degree in any discipline, or
An equivalent (paid employment full or part-time, extra-curricular activities or community involvement).

This program welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: film studies, television/broadcast, liberal arts, fine arts, animation, gaming, theatre, or other area, as long as the applicant has proven experience in creative endeavours.

Selection Process for Applicants

Candidates to the program are selected on the basis of academic achievement and the evaluation of a Letter of Intent, which includes volunteer/work experience that demonstrates their involvement in the creative industries or production.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95) Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95)

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

More information	academics.sheridancollege.ca/..-management

Learn to develop and grow creative ventures through Sheridan’s unique eight-month graduate certificate in Creative Industries Management.

Master the business side of the creative industries

The creative industries need skilled professionals who understand both the business and creative side of media. Sheridan’s Creative Industries Management is a specialized eight-month program designed to prepare graduates as managers and entrepreneurs in the arts. With an understanding of management, financing and marketing you’ll be ready for a career in film, television, video games and more.

Who should apply to Creative Industries Management?

If you have an academic or professional background in the arts and want to develop your management, leadership and business skills, Creative Industries Management is the program for you. CIM can also help you start your own business, giving you the knowledge and competitive edge to guide you down the path of entrepreneurship.

Hands-on learning

At Sheridan, we believe the best way to learn is by getting to work and making things happen. In this program, you’ll be introduced to professional workflow processes in film, television, animation and gaming. You’ll learn how to network with creatives and the media. Working with professors, students and industry professionals, you’ll see there’s no shortage of hands-on learning possibilities.

The creative industries in Canada and worldwide have a shortage of people who have both creative passion and practical business skills. As the film, animation and gaming industries continue to grow, more job opportunities are expected to open.

You may find roles in areas such as: