Location
Montpellier
Duration
2 years of training
Certification
DESSMO: MSC Producer and Entertainment management accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Equivalent to 5 years’ higher education, corresponding to 120 ECTS credits
Prerequisites
Have completed 3 to 4 years of post-baccalaureate studies (or the equivalent of a minimum of 90 ECTS)
Internship
A 3-month work placement recommended in 1st year and compulsory in2nd year
Terms and conditions
On-site
Language
English only
Master the nuts and bolts of entertainment production and management
2 years to combine art and management, leadership and creation
Join the Master of Science Producer & Entertainment Manager, a programme of excellence that is the fruit of a unique partnership between MBS School of Business and ESMA, two internationally recognised institutions. Taught in Montpellier on the MBS School of Business and ESMA campuses, this two-year course gives you dual skills in strategic management and artistic production in the creative industries (3D animation, cinema and audiovisual, video games, special effects).
During this course, you will develop key skills in leadership, project management, budget management, intercultural communication, financing, technological innovation and the ethical use of digital tools. You will learn to design, manage and develop projects in complex and creative environments.
At the end of the two years, you’ll be ready to join a studio, production company or agency, or to set up your own business.
training objectives
Acquire versatility and develop dual expertise in the management and production of audiovisual projects.
- Acquire the managerial and project management skills needed to run a production project.
- Study techniques for developing and producing audiovisual projects, animated films, video games and special effects.
- Learn to manage the budgets and commercial aspects of creative projects in real-life situations.
- Understanding the impact of technological innovations, such as AI, on entertainment.
General teaching
Business strategy and project management
Strategic management, marketing, organization, budget management, change management, intercultural communication, team leadership, and agile methods.
Production quality and supervision
Production workflows, coordination of artistic and technical teams, management of deliverables, quality control, adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Production processes in the creative industries
Analysis of production chains in animation, video games, audiovisual media, and events; understanding of specific job requirements and artistic, technical, and economic constraints.
Creative project development
Project feasibility assessment, market research, development plan, financing strategy, copyright and partnerships, pitching and professional presentation of the project.
Completion of a final year project
Design, planning, and management of a complete project in a sector of your choice, under conditions close to real life: team supervision, resource management, implementation of acquired knowledge.
Drawing
Observational drawing, morphology, perspective, composition, sketching, stylistic exploration.
Professional integration
Development and promotion of a personal creative universe through a comprehensive project. This stage draws on all the skills acquired during the training and prepares students for a successful career in the imaging industry.
Languages
Business English.
Training validated by professional certification
The qualifications you will receive at the end of these two years.
After two years of successful study, you will obtain :
- The MSc Producer & Entertainment Manager, awarded jointly by MBS School of Business and ESMA.
- The DESSMO, a postgraduate diploma in organisational management, accredited by the French government.
- 120 ECTS credits, attesting to your academic level and enabling you to continue your studies or work abroad.
The MSc is recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research as an accredited degree, a guarantee of academic excellence that will strengthen your career prospects in France and abroad.
Bring your ideas to life, pave the way for your future
School in the world in the category “Excellence in 3D animation production”
(The Rookies 2024 Competition)Best
Management school (MBS School of Business) in France Ranking
average success rate
across all training courses
Best Master’s in Management (MBS School of Business) in the world
(Financial Times 2024)
Manage tomorrow’s creative projects
The MSc Producer & Entertainment Manager, the result of a partnership between MBS School of Business and ESMA, trains students in both strategic management and artistic production, at the heart of the entertainment industries.
They take up positions at the crossroads of creation and management, where rigour, artistic flair and leadership are essential:
- In creative and cultural project management: Production Assistant, Project Manager, Production Manager, Artistic Coordinator, Junior Producer, Planning Manager.
- In strategic management professions: Entertainment Manager, Project Manager, Business Developer, Development Manager, Product Owner, Innovation or Marketing Manager in the creative industries.
- In artistic and entrepreneurial support: Talent Manager, Production Director, Entertainment Entrepreneur, Creative Production Consultant.
Each graduate develops a hybrid profile, at the crossroads of creation and strategy, capable of bridging artistic, organisational and economic issues. While some join companies in the cultural or entertainment sector, others choose to set up their own business or move into management positions in production, teaching or within cultural organisations.
Rates
Find out the tuition fees for the Master of Science Producer & Entertainment Manager course at ESMA.
Full programme (2 years)
26 800 €
A campus at the crossroads of design and management
A unique synergy between two leading schools
The Master of Science – Producer & Entertainment Manager is taught exclusively in Montpellier, at the crossroads of two institutions of excellence: ESMA and MBS School of Business. This strategic partnership combines the best of two worlds: ESMA’s artistic and technical expertise in the entertainment industry and the managerial rigour of MBS School of Business, an internationally recognised business school.
Students work in a dual ecosystem, alternating between ESMA’s highly specialised infrastructure (production studios, professional digital equipment) and the modern facilities of the MBS School of Business campus.
3 good reasons to choose the MSc Producer & Entertainment Manager
An internationally recognised diploma
The MSc Producer & Entertainment Manager, awarded jointly by MBS School of Business and ESMA, is accompanied by the DESSMO, a postgraduate diploma in organisational management accredited by the French government. This high-level course leads to 120 ECTS credits, guaranteeing your academic level and opening up prospects for both further study and an international career.
Training rooted in reality and practice
Over a two-year period, students develop practical skills in production management, strategy, team coordination, negotiation, budget management and creative project management, through case studies, collaborative workshops and a final production project under professional conditions.
Two schools of excellence at the heart of the creative industries
The result of a partnership between MBS School of Business and ESMA, this course draws on a solid network of professionals in visual design, video games, film and cultural media. Students benefit from a rich ecosystem, connected to developments in the sector.
