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.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.