Graduate Certificate in Creative Business

Discover how to turn creativity into a sustainable business venture with UC's Graduate Certificate in Creative Business.

Developed in collaboration with the Compton School of Business, this course helps you start, build, finance, and manage your own creative business. You'll collaborate with students from different creative industries to solve common business problems and dive into essential business topics through case studies, group exercises and an individual project.

Our teaching is grounded in real-world business models and practices of the creative industries. We address the unique challenges creative businesses face, empowering you to take control of the business side of your creative work. In just 6-months part-time, you'll be equipped to develop sustainable creative businesses and lead a creative life.

• learn about the structures and processes that shape creative enterprises
• gain practical skills and tools for day-to-day operations
• put theory into practice by developing your own personal business plan
• be mentored by Compton's Creative Fellows
• explore the core tools of financial analysis in business
• gain unrivalled access to industry stakeholders and grow your professional networks
• earn a unique and practical qualification and be in-demand

• Entrepreneur
• Small business owner
• Freelance Photographer or Videographer
• Freelance Digital Artist
• Branding Specialist for creative ventures
• Business Consultant
• Gallery Manager
• Event Manager
• Arts Program Manager
• Music Director