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I think you need to come to terms with the fact that you might not be able to convince them this is a good idea. You also might not be able to convince them to fund it. The best way to try to convince them is with solid objective data much like other posters are suggesting you get including from sources not trying to sell you something (i.e. sources other than MUD). </p>
<p>For example, what percentage of grads are employed in this field within 6 months of graduation? What do they earn on average? Where are they working (dept store, movie industry, stage industry, etc.)? Why do you consider the faculty “esteemed”? Are they a ‘for profit’ or ‘not for profit’ organization? How long has MUD been around? What’s their profit nmargin? What’s their dropout rate? Who owns MUD? What are the alternatives to MUD? Does one really even need a ‘certificate’ to enter and succeed in this business (I know they don’t at dept stores)? How did the more successful people in the positions you’re interested in get there - by attending MUD, somewhere else, or just entering the industry some other way? etc. etc. </p>
<p>However, as an adult, you don’t need to convince them this is a good idea. You can make your own decision and just proceed with it whether they support it or not. Of course, this assumes you have a way to pay for it without your parents’ help.</p>
<p>For the record, it’d be very tough to convince me this is a good idea although I’d listen and could possibly be swayed (by solid objective data).</p>