Associate Degree of Music (Arts & Entertainment Management)
Deliver Incredible Live Events and Acts
Do you dream of working with top festivals, venues, or touring companies? Want to help breathe new life into the magic of live music?
If you’re interested in a career in the business and management side of the performing arts industry, we’re here to make it happen.
Delivered by Industri Ed, this two-year Arts & Entertainment Management program brings your passion for live music and your expertise in business to life.
Course Overview
Campus
Durations
Domestic students: 4 study periods (full-time accelerated) or 6 study periods (part-time equivalent).
International students: 6 study periods full-time.
Start Date
February, May, September
Study Period 3 2025
- Orientation Week: 1 Sep – 5 Sep
- Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
- Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
Study Period 1 2026
- Orientation Week: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
- Week 1: 9 Feb – 13 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 23 Mar – 27 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 4 May – 8 May
Study Period 2 2026
- Orientation Week: 25 May – 29 May
- Week 1: 1 Jun – 5 Jun
- Week 7 Study Break: 13 Jul – 17 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 24 Aug – 28 Aug
Entry Requirements
School leaver applicants must:
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course. Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.
View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.
Fees
Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $9,126
- Study period 2: $9,126
- Study period 3: $6,084
Indicative total course fee: $48,672
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
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What You’ll Study
Our small class sizes emphasise dedicated mentorship with our industry experienced instructors — providing unique insights and the in-demand skills necessary to ensure that all of our students are industry-ready when they graduate.
And if you decide to continue your education, the credits you’ve earned will be fully transferable to the Australian Institute of Music, meaning you can complete a Bachelor’s degree with just one more year of study.
