The study of creative industries management involves learning about a variety of entertainment sectors, including film, visual art, theatre, literature, and music, as well as how to guide and manage those who work within them. Students often find themselves learning about everything from administration to creative theory.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.