• Core courses cover management, technology, financial, quantitative and communication skills within the context of creative enterprises in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Case studies, based on issues confronted by actual organizations, and guest speakers serve as the basis for analysis and discussion in many of the courses.
• Elective courses allow you to delve more deeply into specific management, technical, or arts areas that interest you.

Course Exemptions

Have you achieved expertise in a particular course area through previous coursework? You may be eligible to exempt a course within the MEIM Program. In fact, you are strongly encouraged to apply for exemption of a required course if you have already acquired most of the skills taught in that course. Exempting a course will allow you to take advantage of more advanced courses on the same topic or other courses on different topics.

To receive an exemption, you must either take a qualifying exam or petition the MEIM Committee. The Heinz School will determine whether or not you have mastered the skills which the course is intended to teach. "Mastery" does not mean that you know all of the material taught in the course, but rather that you know enough of the material that your time would be more productively spent pursuing other coursework.

Be aware that, if your petition is granted, you may need to learn some particular skills taught in an exempted course on your own time. Also note that the Committee very rarely grants exemptions based on work experience.

If you exempt a course, you must replace it with another course. Exempting a course does not mean that your previous coursework "transfers" into the MEIM Program. We do not accept transfer credit in the MEIM Program.