The Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate Program is an 18-credit-hour program of study that meets the requirements of a formal certificate program in the study of the entertainment industry. This program is for people who desire to gain real-world knowledge of concepts, skills, and practices in today’s evolving entertainment industry.
Students enrolled in the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate Program will earn the certificate upon completion of the course requirements. Certificate program courses may be applied toward the various concentrations offered in the Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Industry Studies degree.
Requirements for Admission to the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate Program
Applicants to the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate Program must meet all the regular admission requirements for entrance into Delta State University. Students over 21 years of age who do not meet minimum admission requirements may register for the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate program courses as non-degree students and complete this certificate program of study and be awarded the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate.
Requirements for Completion of the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate Program
Successful completion of the Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate program requires the student to complete the following Program of Study:
| DMI 101 Entertainment Industry Survey | 3 |
| DMI 300 Entertainment Industry Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| DMI 302 History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| DMI 310 The Business of Songwriting | 3 |
| DMI 315 Entertainment Product Marketing | 3 |
| DMI 415 Entertainment Industry Copyrights and Contracts | 3 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 18 |
