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.
For this program, students receive support from our LA program staff during their independent internship search.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Students must have rising sophomore status or higher; Priority will be given to qualified upperclassmen
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
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.
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
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Late May to Early August
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application 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
- 2025 Tuition & Fees: $9,333 per term
Cost includes tuition, housing, and field trips - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available