In a press release touting digital media and technology as the fastest growing sectors in Louisiana, LSU announced Tuesday that it has launched the state’s first professional master’s program in Digital Media Arts and Engineering.
LSU says because of state leaders' efforts to position the state at the forefront of these industries over the past decade, within the next three years there will be more than 5,000 new technology jobs in the state as 12 technology companies establish offices here. To meet this statewide need for these types of skilled workers, LSU launched the DMAE program.
“This new program in Digital Media Arts & Engineering represents a smart step by LSU to capitalize on an important, promising trend in Louisiana’s economic development,” Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret said in the press release. “The fastest-growing industry sector in our state is now software and digital media. Targeted higher education programs like this one will be critical components in growing and sustaining this technology sector in Louisiana for years to come.”
When considering Louisiana as a location for their companies, many executives have directly asked for workforce development channels to meet their staffing needs, according to the release.
“Digital media companies are very demanding and they hire the best of the best. This program is designed to prepare our workforce to meet the needs of the existing and future film, technology and digital arts companies throughout the region,” said Marc Aubanel, director of the Digital Media Arts and Engineering, or DMAE, program.
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