Music Business I
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Music Business I is designed to provide aspiring music industry professionals with a broad background in music management, production, and entrepreneurship activities. The program combines foundational and applied learning experiences to help students gain a strategic understanding of commercial music as both an art and profession. There is a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Music Business II available as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Music Industries: Music Business.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Music Business I (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5106
Total credits required
16
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the values, ethics, and key factors, including economic, legal, policy, audience, and consumer, that influence the creation of music related media products. (MGT253, MKT271, MTC180, MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
- Identify applications and tools to manage business and creative activities in the music industry. (MGT253, MKT271, MUC109, MUC110, MTC180, MUC180, MUC293)
- Create a project plan applying project management skills. (MGT253, MUC293)
- Identify ways to build relationships and network with clients, colleagues, and organizations. (MGT253, MKT271, MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
- Identify opportunities for expanding creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial skills in the music industry. (MGT253, MKT110, MKT271, MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
- Describe branding, marketing communications, and sales skills to build a music brand. (MKT110, MKT271, MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
- Describe the significance of musical content for social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
- Investigate intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts. (MUC109, MUC110)
- Differentiate operating structures and business types. (MGT253, MUC109, MUC110)
- Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills. (MGT253, MKT110, MKT271, MUC109, MUC110, MTC180, MUC180, MUC293)
- Assess the music industry and its role in the gig economy. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC293)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | |
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 |
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking (3) OR | |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing (3) | 3 |
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 |
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 |
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 |
| MTC180 | Computer Literacy for Musicians (3) OR | |
| MUC180 | Computer Literacy for the Music Business (3) | 3 |
| Note: Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180 | ||
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