At Minnesota School of Business, you will develop skills you need
to succeed in the business of media and the arts. We offer
diploma, associate and bachelor's degree programs that provide
hands-on training—a dynamic learning environment where you
will get the experience you need to succeed in the real world.
The Interactive Media and Graphic Design Diploma program focuses
on core skills that apply directly to advertising design and
production, graphic design, print and Web page production and
project planning. The associate degree program includes that
technical training as well as general education courses in
communications, social sciences, natural science, math and
humanities.
There are exciting career options in print and multi-media for
trained graphic designers. Some of our graduates enjoy the
freedom of freelance careers, others multi-task as single-person
marketing departments in small companies, and others work for
national corporations. The interactive media and graphic design
degree or diploma will prepare you to enter the industry in a
variety of positions, including the following:
Media Business - Bachelor's
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Media is a broad term that refers to various means of
communication. The Internet, digital videos, music, television,
radio, newspapers, billboards and direct mail are all forms of
multimedia. A business professional with strong technical skills
and an understanding of the roles of various media in an industry
can look forward to rewarding, high-paying career options.
Media-related business activities include Internet marketing and
advertising, media planning and coordination, public opinion
research and sales.
The Bachelor's in Media Business is called a "2+2" program,
available to the student who holds an associate (2-year) degree
in an area of creative production. Qualifying technical training
includes 60 credits in any of a wide range of areas, including
graphic design, music production, video production, audio
engineering, digital photography and Web site design.
Every corporation, small business, government agency, educational
institution or other type of organization relies on media to
spread its message. To do so effectively, it needs media
production specialists whose technical skills are enhanced by
fundamental business training, strong general communication
skills and a broad base of general knowledge. Our Bachelor's in
Media Business degree program provides that complex skill set. As
a graduate, you will be well-prepared for in-house positions in
corporations or to succeed as an independent contractor.
Production activities include video conferencing, video editing,
audio/video coordination and installation, audio engineering,
graphic design, digital imaging and general media services.
Music Business - Associate
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Learn the art of negotiating with record companies, film
companies, managers, recording studios and artists. Prepare to
facilitate the needs of the artist. Learn how the music industry
and related business elements interact.
As a graduate, you will have a keen understanding of employers'
needs in the music industry, the skills needed to supervise
recording projects in project studios, and be prepared to deal
with personnel in a successful music operation. You will be
prepared to manage your own music business or for a job with an
employer such as the following:
- Production house
- Record label
- Radio and TV station
- Booking agency
- Local club
- Retail operation
- Live performance venue
Accreditation
Minnesota School of Business is nationally accredited by
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
to award diplomas, associate in applied science degrees and
bachelor of science degrees.
