Postgraduate certificate Economic and Financial Management of Creative Industries

The economic and financial management of a company in the video game industry is not easy. The budgets to develop a title are usually high, due in large part to the technical skills required to program and launch a video game. That is why, in any industry in this sector, it is necessary to be very careful in economic matters, requiring professionals who know how to manage large budgets and make strategic alliances with high-level publishers, which will greatly alleviate the financial burden of the company. TECH has brought together the best techniques and economic tools in this degree, so that the student obtains a very advantageous specialization in their field.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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The world's largest faculty of video games”

Introduction to the Program

Give the necessary economic security to video game development companies thanks to the content of this Postgraduate certificate”

With budgets that far exceed the best Hollywood productions, financial control in the video game industry must be super tight and precise. A commercial failure in the launch of a title can mean financial ruin if the developer has not prepared financial contingency plans.

Sometimes the budgetary burden of a videogame development company is usually shared with the big publishers of the industry, who, as business angels, finance the most interesting and juicy projects of developers who could not get them out otherwise.

Learn about all these realities of the industry and other ways of financing video game projects, TECH has assembled a team of experts in Creative Industries Financial Management to develop the following Postgraduate certificate in Economic and Financial Management of Creative Industries.

The student will learn the most efficient financial management techniques to keep a good control of expenses and budgets, as well as the most common forms of financing and even different pricing strategies to follow in order to achieve the economic stability so desired in this industry.

You will be an indispensable asset to any company in the video game industry thanks to your financial and economic knowledge”

This Postgraduate certificate in Economic and Financial Management of Creative Industries contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

Thorough development of all the key concepts in the financial area of creative businesses
The graphic and schematic contents guarantee an attractive and direct learning experience for the student that facilitates the acquisition of the content provided in the subject
Innovative and modern methodology encourages student proactivity and provides them with skills that are valued in their professional environment
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

TECH offers you the most demanded knowledge and skills in the video game industry so that you can guarantee your professional success"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

With a 100% degree, you are the one who sets the pace of study of all the didactic material, without classes or fixed schedules"

With a responsible economic and financial perspective, you can make video games that are not only good at the creative level, but also at the product level"

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.

Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH”

The world’s best online university according to FORBES

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future”

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success.

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others.

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries.

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world.

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies.

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics.

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.”

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development.

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Economic and Financial Management of Creative Industries

The economic and financial management of the video game industry involves the application of business, financial and management practices that allow the sustainable development of these projects and companies. In this sense, skills and knowledge are needed in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, strategy and project management, as well as in the process of development and creation of video games itself.

Within the economic and financial management of video games, different key areas can be highlighted, such as budget management and cost control, financing management and appropriate funding mechanisms for the development of video game projects, fiscal management and tax planning. In addition, other important aspects should be considered, such as project management, project performance measurement and evaluation of the financial and economic impact of investments.

Another key aspect is market and sales strategy. The economic and financial management of the video game industry involves understanding and knowing the target market, identifying opportunities and threats, competitors and suppliers, and establishing commercial and marketing strategies to position the game and generate a user and fan base.

In any case, the economic and financial management of the video game industry will require adaptability, responsiveness and foresight to meet the needs of a constantly changing and evolving industry. Economic and financial management of creative industries focuses on areas such as financial planning, accounting and treasury management, financing of cultural projects, financial impact assessment and measuring the return on investment in creative projects.

In addition, the development of business skills, market understanding, competitive analysis and consumer behavior are important elements for the economic and financial management of creative industries. This knowledge enables professionals in this area to make appropriate investment and management decisions for the growth and sustainability of cultural and creative enterprises.