Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
8 months full-time
Become the connector who turns creative vision into unforgettable audience experiences. This 8-month Diploma of Applied Business in Entertainment Management equips you with practical business, marketing, and operations skills for careers in music, events, media, and creative industries, with flexible on-campus or online study options.
Local students: No ATAR required for Year 12 graduates; non-Year 12 applicants need some previous study, work, or life experience. International students must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have completed a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may be required to attend an interview. Collarts celebrates diversity and individuality—no prior entertainment industry experience required, just passion and a unique voice.
The Diploma covers comprehensive entertainment business topics across two trimesters. Trimester 1 includes Introduction to Entertainment Management, Creativity Culture & Innovation in Entertainment, Entertainment Marketing, and Creative Foundations. Trimester 2 covers Event Management Foundations, Introduction to Entertainment Business Law, Content Creation, and Industry Foundations. Core subjects span business strategy, contemporary marketing, economics, finance, publicity, music publishing, entertainment technology, and event management. Students learn label management, touring, licensing, publishing, artist management, and develop skills in entertainment marketing, event design, and strategic content creation.
Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement. Faculty members are industry-active professionals with extensive experience at major labels (Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music), festivals, touring companies, and creative agencies. Lecturers have achieved ARIA Awards, viral placements on major streaming platforms, and sold-out tours. The institution maintains professional networks with Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Premier Artists, and other industry leaders, providing students with real-world experience and genuine career pathways.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in the entertainment industry including Artist Manager, Tour Manager, Event Manager, Festival Organiser, Venue Manager, Booking Agent, Publicist, A&R professional, Music Supervisor, and Music Event Coordinator. Alumni have secured positions at major companies including Spotify, Ticketmaster, Sony Music, Universal Music, Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Parks, NOVA Entertainment, APRA/AMCOS, and Australian Radio Network. Average industry salaries range from $60k-$110k depending on role, with opportunities for creative entrepreneurship and business ownership.
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