Create your new future in the business world of creative industries.
Program Overview
Master the business side of the creative industries
The creative industries need skilled professionals who understand both the business and creative side of media. Sheridan's Creative Industries Management is a specialized eight-month program designed to prepare graduates as managers and entrepreneurs in the arts. With an understanding of management, financing and marketing you'll be ready for a career in film, television, video games and more. Who should apply to Creative Industries Management?
If you have an academic or professional background in the arts and want to develop your management, leadership and business skills, Creative Industries Management is the program for you. CIM can also help you start your own business, giving you the knowledge and competitive edge to guide you down the path of entrepreneurship. Hands-on learning
At Sheridan, we believe the best way to learn is by getting to work and making things happen. In this program, you'll be introduced to professional workflow processes in film, television, animation and gaming. You'll learn how to network with creatives and the media. Working with professors, students and industry professionals, you'll see there's no shortage of hands-on learning possibilities.
Career Opportunities
The creative industries in Canada and worldwide have a shortage of people who have both creative passion and practical business skills. As film, animation and gaming industries continue to grow, more job opportunities are expected to open.
You may find roles in areas such as:
Advertising and promotional administration for media
Management Administration for a production company
Management Administration for game developers
Project Management for media events and festivals
Social Media Supervision for film, television and media
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Pilon School of Business
BRAMPTON,
Ontario (ON),
L6Y 5H9, Canada
Postsecondary 3-year advanced diploma or
Postsecondary 3- or 4-year degree Or
Postsecondary 2-year diploma* and/or
Demonstrated competence through educational experience and/or related work experience
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.9
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 57
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.5 Reading Combined Band - 4.5 Writing - CLB 8
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Career-focused curricula ensure 100 percent of Sheridan College’s full-time study programs feature an element of experiential learning.