Capilano University - North Vancouver

Capilano University - North Vancouver

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University Diploma - Arts and Entertainment Management

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

The Arts & Entertainment Management Diploma is a two-year diploma program that acts as a stepping stone into this fascinating field of arts and entertainment. Students are able to explore the business side of the arts and entertainment industry and get ready for a fast-paced career in a growing and dynamic sector.

The first year of the program will focus on a broad range of topics including a survey of the arts and entertainment industry, computer applications, production and design, and record label and festival management. In the second year, students will advance to even more complex coursework and gain real-world experience in an external practicum with a professional organization.

By the end of the program, students will be able to:
  • Explain key concepts regarding planning, funding, producing, budgeting and promoting and arts and entertainment event.
  • Generate the administrative aspects of planning and producing an event.
  • Apply arts and entertainment management knowledge, skills, theories and processes learned in the classroom to hands-on, relevant work experience, including volunteer activities and practicums.
  • Operate as part of a team to produce a performing arts event.
  • Demonstrate skills in written communication through clear and concise writing.
  • Employ principles of effective oral communication including effectively managing meetings and groups.
  • Prepare, write and monitor an arts and entertainment budget.
  • Outline the operation of an arts/entertainment event to determine the strengths and weaknesses.
  • Distinguish all aspects of the creation, production and dissemination of an artistic project.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

1

Writing

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year university diploma including a practicum

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$135 CAD

Application fee

$20625 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Student Union Fees: $494 per year
U-Pass Fees: $354 per year
Student Success Fees: $266 per year
CSU Health & Dental Fees: $260 per year
Student Services & Technology Fees: $218 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 9, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 30, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 31, 2026