The Los Angeles Summer: Entertainment Management Program gives students the opportunity to work professionally in the heart of the entertainment industry. Students spend 10 weeks interning full time in the areas of talent management and management and promotion.
Requirements & Considerations
- Students must have rising sophomore status or higher; Priority will be given to qualified upperclassmen
- Admission requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Internship Course
Students are introduced to industry environments in their respective field at sites where they will see the work of industry professionals and participate “in the business.” Students are required to intern for a minimum of 20 hours per week, however, they are able to intern at two companies for up to 40 hours per week. Study Abroad will then enroll students in a non-credit Hub co-curricular and a four-credit internship course, which includes a classroom component. Progress is monitored through student journal entries and a final paper in which students reflect on their education and experience over the semester. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub unit in the area Individual in Community from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.
- Non-credit Hub Co-curricular: HUB SA 330 Study Abroad Internship
- This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
- Individual in Community
- This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
- CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics (4)
- Study the current economic, political, and social issues affecting the entertainment industry. Internship placements have included PatMa Productions, Stampede Ventures, Double Dutch International, Paramount Pictures Finance Department, Fox Sports and NBCUniversal.
- Syllabus
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
Students normally live in housing in close proximity to the BU LA program office at 5700 Wilshire Blvd.
In general, students on the LA program share apartments, though floor plans and numbers of bedrooms may vary by location and/or building.
Apartments include basic kitchen utensils supplied by the program.
Board is not included in this program; housing is situated close to supermarkets and restaurants, and BU LA staff can guide students who may have specific dietary needs.
Program Dates
- Summer Term: Late May to early August
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Semester
- Applications Open December 1
- Applications Deadline February 15
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees: $9,333
Cost includes tuition, housing, and field trips - Estimated budget, including cost of living expenses for Summer 2025
- Grants and Scholarships available
