About This Program
CSUN’s EIM program is ideal if you desire a high-level career in the entertainment industry. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, this program is uniquely positioned to equip you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to excel in this dynamic and ever-evolving industry.
Our program goes beyond the traditional classroom, enabling you to:
...- Identify successful content, capitalize on potential ideas, and spot emerging global trends.
- Develop, pitch and launch highly lucrative entertainment projects.
- Create and use budgets, financial statements and controls, and various financing tools.
- Understand and apply media contracts, intellectual property laws, and industry regulations.
- Leverage data-driven insights to make strategic decisions in the entertainment business.
- Master production pipelines, including virtual production and animation/VFX.
In addition to an industry internship, the curriculum includes lectures, classroom activities, online modules, simulations and a capstone project.
Job Outlook: Entertainment, Digital Media & Design
Between January 2019 to May 2020, there were 393,256 unique job postings requiring a master’s or bachelor’s degree. Employment in the sector is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
What do EIM graduates do?
Not only is CSUN in the heart of the entertainment capital – it’s also one of the nation’s top schools for music, film and television. In fact, CSUN’s film and television program consistently ranks in the Top 25 of Hollywood Reporter’s American Film Schools List. Coming as no surprise, our faculty possess deep connections to the industry, offering you a world-class education enriched by practical experience and a broad network of contacts.
Beyond excellence in the classroom, faculty are your gateway to the vibrant world of entertainment.
Meet your Faculty from Tseng College
Shish Aikat
M.A. in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.
Global Head of Training-VFX at DNEG
Ning Fu
Ph.D.
Assistant professor of Marketing at California State University
Amir Gharehgozli
Ph.D.
Technology and Operations Management from Rotterdam School of Management
Todd Holmes
Ph.D.
Assistant professor and head of Entertainment Media Management at California State University Northridge
Todd Lituchy
Master of Business Administration
Lecturer of Entertainment Media Management at California State University Northridge
David Marlett
J.D
Member of the Texas Environmental Law Journal
Lois M. Shelton
Ph.D
Business Economics from Harvard University
Christina Sibul
MFA in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism
Assistant professor of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University Northridge
Julie Ann Sipos
MFA
Lecturer of Network Development at California State University, Northridge
Dianah E. Wynter
MFA
Lecturer of Network Development at California State University, Northridge
Sung Wook Yoon
Ph.D. CPA (CO)
Professor of Accounting at California State University
Career Opportunities
Unlock a world of career possibilities with our comprehensive support system. From internships to networking events, we empower students to thrive in their professional journeys and achieve their aspirations.
