Do you want to work with entertainment’s biggest names behind the scenes? Actors and musicians don’t just gain fame and fortune accidentally and big time events and concerts don’t just happen. It’s extremely hard work and you’ll see why as you get an insider’s view of the twists and turns of the entertainment world at the NSLC on Entertainment Management.
College Credit is Available for This Program
The National Student Leadership Conference has a unique partnership with American University to offer college credit for our high school summer programs. The American University is distinguished as a premier global university and known for turning “ideas into action and action into service.” As a result of this NSLC/AU alliance, students attending the NSLC’s summer programs for high school students have the opportunity to take college credit classes taught by American University faculty at all NSLC locations. This credit option enhances your education within the framework of your program experience, without interrupting NSLC activities.
Read more about earning college credit through your NSLC program.
Program Highlights
Client Management simulation
Guide your client through career pitfalls and successes as you negotiate contracts, handle the press and respond to daily challenges
Guest Speakers
Meet and learn from entertainment professionals on the front lines, including agents, publicists, studio executives, event planners, corporate sponsors and others
Event Management simulation
Plan and execute a major event like an awards show, film festival or rock concert.
Dates & Locations
University of California, Los Angeles
Interact with Entertainment Insiders
Hands-On Simulations
The NSLC on Entertainment Management high school program uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of the entertainment world. You and your team will experience the ups and downs of managing the career of a star during a realistic client management simulation. You will control your client’s fortunes as you negotiate contracts, land sponsorship deals, and manage public opinion.
Our college-level lecture series will give you a foundation of knowledge on entertainment management, including:
- Introduction to the Business of Entertainment
- Event Management
- Corporate Development
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Career Strategy
- Branding
Exclusive Guest Speakers
While at the NSLC, you will meet with and learn from leaders in the world of entertainment management. Guest speakers may include:
Jessica Sherman
Casting Associate, April Webster Associates
Courtny Catzel
Agent, International Creative Management (ICM)
Henry Root
Entertainment Lawyer, Lapidus, Root & Sacharow, LLP
Sharon Paz
Agent, Abrams Artists Agency
Amy Williams
Film Producer
Dr. Paul Lisnek
Talk Show Host and Political Analyst, WGN-TV
Anna Lewkowska
Agent, Arc Artist Management
Edwin McPherson
Entertainment Lawyer, McPherson Rane LLP
Lakshmi Eassey
Writer and Producer, Tiny World Productions
See behind-the-scenes into the world of entertainment
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
An important part of the NSLC is seeing the sites around some of our nation’s greatest cities. These trips are designed as both sight-seeing tours and exclusive educational trips specifically tailored to the area of Entertainment Management. The trips may include:
- Warner Bros Studios
- Dolby Theater
- Santa Monica Pier
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- LA Live
- Farmers Market
Leadership Training
At the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. From the beginning of your program you will learn to work as a team during an exciting Ropes Challenge Course. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
Leadership topics tailored to the Entertainment Management program include:
- Personality Styles and Group Dynamics
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication
Your NSLC tuition is all-inclusive. Your tuition covers course materials, housing, on-campus meals, social events and transportation throughout your program.
We offer a comprehensive scholarship program to assist qualified students with the cost of NSLC tuition, based on financial need, academic merit and extracurriculars.
Fundraising is a great way to raise funds to contribute toward your NSLC program tuition while also forging relationships with leaders in your community.