BUSE 170 Business of Performing Arts This course introduces students to management fundamentals of both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations involved in the producing, presenting and promoting of live entertainment and the performing arts. It gives students an overview in conceptualizing, forming, financing, managing and operating such entities, and bringing a live event from idea conception to night-of-show. These concepts are explored through both theoretical discussions and practical exercises that focus on evaluation of real events, from concerts to theater productions and other forms of performance art.