Business for the Creative Industries

BIMM University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyBusiness and management studiesEvents managementFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic design

About this course

MA in Business for the Creative Industries (MA BCI) at BIMM University is a flexible course designed for:

  • creatives looking to earn a business master's qualification,

  • business graduates seeking opportunities in the arts and culture sector,

  • domestic and international candidates seeking experience in Europe's most dynamic and forward-facing cities.

    Choose your own specialism -- film, games, performing arts, popular music -- and study full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Gain industry-relevant skills and bridge your creative passion with business acumen on modules covering finance, law, marketing, project and resource management, sustainability and digital communications. Compliment this with high-level research into your specialist creative field and/or via a work placement at a company that can offer you up-to-date contacts and real-world experience.

    MA BCI offers outstanding industry connectivity and is delivered by experienced industry professionals deeply embedded in the creative sector. The course offered in two exciting locations which aren an ideal setting for networking and career opportunities.

    Whether you choose a practical industry placement or an entrepreneurial research project, our course prepares you for a dynamic career in the creative industries.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Brighton and Hove

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Brighton and Hove

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton and Hove
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Business and management studies, Events management, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design