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Business In The Arts: An Introduction

This programme has been designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge relevant to the arts and entertainment business. This will include sessions on strategy, marketing, finance and accounting, operations management, and human resource management given by leading academics at the University of Edinburgh Business School. This will be supplemented by sessions from key figures drawn from the extensive arts industry based in Edinburgh and beyond.

The programme is designed specifically to provide students who successfully complete the full programme with 20 credits from the University of Edinburgh. Internship credits will also show on the university transcript.

For the application process – please apply here.

Please note, all applicants must be at least 18 years old by the programme start date. Programme start date for 2012: June 30th, 2012.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME BENEFITS:

1. A summer spent in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, working with students from a similar background and culture. Be amazed by the places, customs, values, and culture beyond your borders.

2. Relax, as we provide you with secure and comfortable accommodation.

3. Create lifelong memories from travelling and working in a beautiful European city. Enjoy a weekend excursion in July around Scotland, included within the programme costs.

4. Gain real insight into how a production company works. Enjoy the Edinburgh Festival and network with performers.

5. Develop friendships within a network of talented and driven young people.

6. Experience diversity, whilst improving your resume. Become more marketable for life after college.

7. Gain an increased sense of independence from living and working in a foreign city.

8. Acquire hands-on work experience that will be valuable in any number of careers.

9. Take your creative passion to the next level.

10. Differentiate yourself from the crowd, possibly with a Scottish accent!