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Entertainment and Recording Industry Management

TSU Entertainment & Recording Industry Management – Building Future Industry Leaders

The Entertainment and Recording Industry Management (ERIM) program at Texas Southern University delivers a student-centered, industry-responsive education, preparing graduates for success in music, film, production, and entertainment management.

Through innovative concentrations, ERIM fosters lifelong learning, creativity, and leadership, equipping students with cutting-edge skills to thrive in local, national, and global entertainment sectors. The program integrates interdisciplinary approaches, modern teaching techniques, and industry research, ensuring graduates are competitive, adaptable, and prepared for evolving trends in entertainment and media.

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Fast Facts

408

Undergraduate Students

92

Graduate Students

60+

For-Credit Internships

10

Student Organizations

Outcomes

Award-winning faculty who are industry experts, working professionals, and accomplished scholars, including local and regional award winners, documentary and feature filmmakers, radio personalities, writers, editors, and producers. State-of-the-art television, film, and radio facilities including a radio station, KTSU 90.9 FM Radio (The Choice), in which to work and learn, as early as the first year. Unparalleled real-world experience on and off-campus, including hundreds of internship opportunities within 30 miles of Houston, the 4th largest city and 8th largest media market in the U.S.

Curriculum Overview and Requirements

Students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the Department of Entertainment and Recording Industry Management first must be admitted into the university, and meet their ASSET responsibility, before meeting degree program requirements. In order to attain the Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment and Recording Industry Management, students must select from the 4 curriculum concentrations: Sound & Audio Production Concentration, Multimedia Creation Concentration, Entrepreneurship & Enterainment Management Concentration, or Esports & Sports Entertainment Concentration. In major courses, including ENGL 1301 Freshman English I and ENGL 1302 Freshman English II, grades less than “C”--including “C-”-- are not acceptable. Those courses must be repeated.

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Meet Our Faculty

Jordan Williams, J.D. is the Coordinator and Associate Professor of the Entertainment & Recording Industry Management Department. Jordan has been abundantly blessed in the field of entertainment as it relates to the music industry. His love for hip-hop began to manifest as a young adolescent growing up in Houston, Texas listening to legendary artists like Scarface, Geto Boys and NWA among others. The SOC faculty members possess a wealth of professional experience and academic knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. This diverse expertise allows them to provide students with a well- rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. They can bring real-world examples and practical applications into their teaching, helping students connect theory to practice.

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