Music Business II
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Music Business II is designed to provide aspiring music industry professionals with a broad background in music management, production, and entrepreneurship activities. The program combines theoretical and applied learning experiences to help students gain a strategic understanding of commercial music as both an art and profession. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Music Industries: Music Business is available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Music Business II (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5258
Total credits required
35-37
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze the values, ethics, and key factors, including economic, legal, policy, audience, and consumer, that influence the creation of music related media products. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC209, MUC242, MUC293, MHL155, MGT253, MKT110, MKT271)
- Utilize applications and tools to manage business and creative activities in the music industry. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC180, MUC209, MUC290AA, MUC293, MUC296WA, MUC298AA, MGT253, MKT110, MKT271, MTC180)
- Create a project plan applying project management skills. (MUC209, MUC290AA, MUC293, MUC296WA, MUC298AA, MGT253)
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in building relationships and networking with clients, colleagues, and organizations. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC293, MUC296WA, MUC298AA, MUC209, MGT253, MKT110, MKT271)
- Identify opportunities for expanding creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial skills in the music industry. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC209, MUC293, MUC296WA, MUC298AA, MGT253, MKT110, MKT271)
- Analyze and synthesize musical content for social, cultural, aesthetic and historical significance. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC242, MHL155)
- Evaluate branding, marketing communications, and sales skills to build a music brand. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC209, MUC293, MKT110, MKT110, MKT271)
- Investigate intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts. (MUC109, MUC110)
- Differentiate operating structures and business types. (MUC109, MUC110, MGT253)
- Analyze metrics and revenue data to improve business processes. (MUC180, MUC209, MUC293, MKT110, MKT110, MKT271, MGT253, MTC180)
- Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills for diverse audiences and outcomes. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC209, MUC293, MGT253, MKT110, MKT271)
- Assess the music industry and its role in the gig economy. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC209, MUC290AA, MUC293, MUC296WA, MUC298AA)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 25-26 | |
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 |
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 |
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 |
| 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 | ||
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 |
| Music Industry Capstone Experience | ||
| MUC290AA | Music Business Internship (1) OR | |
| MUC296WA | Cooperative Education (1) OR | |
| MUC298AA | Special Projects (1) | 1 |
| Overview of Music Genres | ||
| MUC242 | Music Genres and Styles (2) OR | |
| MHL155 | Survey of American Music (3) | 2-3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 10-11 | |
| Students should work with their program advisor to select 10-11 credits from courses that align with the academic/career goals and further their development in the areas of Music Business and Marketing, Music Production, and Commercial Performance. Courses from required courses area may not be used. | ||
| Music Business and Marketing | ||
| GBS+++ Any GBS General Business course | ||
| MKT+++ Any MKT Marketing course | ||
| MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course | ||
| Music Production | ||
| MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course | ||
| MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course | ||
| Commercial Performance | ||
| MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course | ||
| MUP+++ Any MUP Music: Performance course | ||
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