The study of creative industries management involves learning about a variety of entertainment sectors, including film, visual art, theatre, literature, and music, as well as how to guide and manage those who work within them. Students often find themselves learning about everything from administration to creative theory.

Students who hold some secondary education credentials and wish to enter a specific profession might find themselves best served by a graduate diploma program. These courses often take a focused look at a subject over the period of one or two years.