Columbia Business School Launches New Open Online Course Exploring The Business Of Entertainment

Supported by Morgan Stanley and Bloomberg Media, Columbia Business School today announced a pioneering new online course, The Business of Entertainment.  The unique collaboration brings together leaders in the fields of entertainment, media, and finance to provide participants with an unparalleled multi-pronged view of the global entertainment industry, a field that generates more than $703 billion annually.  The Business of Entertainment will walk participants through the lifecycle of entertainment products, including development, production, distribution and finance, as well as explore the key decisions and business mechanics of the industry including regulation, M&A, strategy and risk management.  The online course will feature appearances from accomplished industry leaders currently working to bring to life some of the world's most dynamic entertainment products, content, and experiences across TV, film, music, live production, and sports.