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Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

MEIM is a dual-city, in-person programme combining Heinz College's management and quantitative training with the College of Fine Arts. Year one is in Pittsburgh and year two is in Los Angeles with a full-time embedded internship.

Faculty: Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)  |  Intake: August  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Year one covers business, finance and management classes focused on entertainment, plus capstone projects with real clients; year two is a full-time practicum internship in Los Angeles.

Career pathways

95% of students were employed or received an offer; average internship is nearly 1,000 hours. Graduates work for studios, labels, game makers and agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE/GMAT optional but recommended; alternatively a B or higher in a college-level algebra course. No minimum GPA (incoming class three-year average 3.69). Two recommendations required (up to three, at least one professional); required essay (at least 700 words recommended); resume one to two pages; one-question video interview. English proficiency for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo; Heinz College minimums): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT before 21 January 2026 Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 20, Writing 22; Duolingo overall 120. Exemptions apply for five or more years of work or study in listed countries or a four-year US undergraduate degree. Deadlines: December 1, 2026; January 10, 2027; February 1, 2027; system closes June 15, 2027. No application fee.

Intake: August

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

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