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
Adjunct Professor, Global Head of Training-VFX at DNEG

Ning Fu
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Marketing Department

Amir Gharehgozli
Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Systems and Operations Management

Todd Holmes
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and head of Entertainment Media Management at CSUN

Alessandro Jacchia
MFA in Film Producing
Associate Professor and Head of the Television Production option at CSUN

Todd Lituchy
MBA
Lecturer

David Marlett
J.D
Adjunct Professor

Lois M. Shelton
Ph.D
Professor, Department of Management

Christina Sibul
MFA in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism
Assistant Professor, Department of Cinema and Television Arts

Julie Ann Sipos
MFA
Lecturer, Network Development, CSUN Entertainment & Media Internship Liaison and Industry Outreach, Department of Cinema and Television Arts

Dianah E. Wynter
MFA in Film Directing
Professor, Department of Cinema and Television Arts

Sung Wook Yoon
Ph.D. CPA (CO)
Professor, Department of Accounting
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.
