Creative Industries - BA
Full-time format:
4 Year
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential Learning:
Internship mandatory
Is this degree for you?
Combine your creative passion with business savvy in the one-of-a-kind Creative Industries degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列). This unique program will teach you the core principles of creative sector management, project leadership and entrepreneurship. You can customize your degree by choosing 2 creative-content modules to explore specific areas of interest, from fashion to events and live entertainment, to the music industry and many more.
You鈥檒l explore how to turn creative ideas into business models. You鈥檒l also develop and apply entrepreneurial and leadership skills as you learn how to manage projects, lead teams and grow businesses across a range of creative fields.
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
2nd Semester
CORE ELECTIVE:
One course from Table II (Creative-Content Modules)
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Career possibilities
- Account manager
- Associate producer
- Distribution agent
- Entrepreneur
- Event manager
Employer possibilities
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
- Bell Media
- KPMG
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Universal Music
Further education
- Digital Media (MDM)
- Journalism (MJ)
- Professional Communication (MPC)
- Communication and Culture (MA)
- Media Production (MA) Ted Rogers MBA Pathway
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Career-integrated internship program
Combine your academic studies with at least 240 hours of mandatory internship placement in creative fields including media, design, advertising, live entertainment, fashion, heritage and culture, and visual arts.
Location, applied
Study in the heart of Canada鈥檚 media, artistic and financial capital.
Explore the world and big ideas
Expand your perspective through an international exchange, travel intensives or the Global Campus Studio, an internationally-focused virtual course where you鈥檒l collaborate with students from around the world.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,466 - $8,018
Out-of-province: $9,266 - $9,851
International: $38,733 - $39,209
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"My program prepared me for a career in theatrical producing, culminating in my first Broadway shows 鈥� a significant milestone. I credit The Creative School with equipping me to navigate both the artistic and business aspects of the industry."
- Brandon Schwartz, Creative Industries, Class of 2020, Producer, Maybe Happy Ending, Our Town, Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway
240
Potential internship hours spent working in the industry
Creativity is the catalyst for building the future 鈥� driving insights, inspiring learning and expanding what鈥檚 possible. At The Creative School at 自淫系列, creativity is at the heart of every experience. With unique programs, global partnerships and practical experience in the heart of Toronto, you鈥檒l evolve your craft. You鈥檒l graduate ready for an impactful, fulfilling career.
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Creative Industries alum brings 3 shows to Broadway
Brandon Schwartz is having a breakout year on Broadway with 3 productions and 2 Tony Award nominations. His latest, Glengarry Glen Ross, joins Maybe Happy Ending and Our Town on his growing list of works. He credits both classroom learning and practical experience at 自淫系列 for shaping his path.
Read more: Creative Industries alum brings 3 shows to Broadway, now a 2 time Tony-nominated producer
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.