MA Business for the Creative Industries at BIMM University

A postgraduate course preparing students for leadership roles in the creative sector, with a focus on film, games, performing arts and music. It builds skills in finance, law, marketing, project and resource management, sustainability and digital communications, with advanced research and an optional industry placement. Taught at Berlin, Brighton, London and Manchester; not offered at Birmingham and Bristol for September 2026 entry.

Faculty: BIMM Music Institute  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight taught modules plus a double-weighted project: Introduction to the Creative Industries; Resource Management; Finance & Law; Marketing & Communications; Creative Enterprise Research or Industry Placement Research (optional); Global Strategies; Ethics & Sustainability; Creative Industries, Critical Analysis; Creative Industries Project.

Career pathways

Managers and team leaders in businesses, charities, non-profit and public sector organisations in the creative arts, or self-employed careers in screen and film, gaming, performing arts and music; doctoral study is also possible.

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