Prospective Students Tour Stage AE at SAEM Workshop Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Greg Joseph of The Clarks discusses the music industry.
High school students who attended Point Park's SAEM workshop this summer learned about the various career opportunities within the sport, arts and entertainment management fields while getting a backstage tour of one of Pittsburgh's newest concert venues - Stage AE.
"All three of these organizations used social media and very targeted marketing strategies that the students recognized and related to," said Paige Beal, M.B.A., SAEM associate professor.
The workshop also provided the opportunity for students to experience the urban atmosphere of the Point Park campus. "The campus is so upbeat. There is always something to do and see," said Jessica Merritt, a senior at Plum Senior High School in Pittsburgh.
"Overall, it was enjoyable to provide a college-style workshop for current high school students. I believe they really got a taste of what the college experience is about," said Steve Tanzilli, J.D., director of the SAEM program.
Point Park University offers a bachelor's degree in sport, arts and entertainment management, as well as a concentration within the M.B.A. program.