Music Business, Undergraduate Certificate

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About the Music Business Undergraduate Certificate

This undergraduate certificate in Music Business offers students a comprehensive overview of essential topics and issues in the current music industry. Areas of study include music management, production, marketing, copyright, publishing, technology in music, and entrepreneurship. Open to all majors, this certificate enables students to deepen their understanding of industry practices while developing practical skills relevant to the field. The program culminates in a capstone project, allowing students to apply the concepts they have learned. It is ideal for those pursuing careers in the creative music industry or planning to further their education in music business.

Required Courses (12 hours):

MUSI 3310 - Introduction to Music Business 3 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 4310 - Music Career Management and Portfolio 3 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 4311 - Music Business Capstone Project 3 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 4000 - Individual Studies in Music V1-3 Semester Credit Hours *

Elective Courses (3 hours):

Choose 1 from the following list:

MUTH 3300 - Advanced Songwriting 3 Semester Credit Hours
MUSI 3341 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Semester Credit Hours
MUCP 4321 - Recording Technology 3 Semester Credit Hours
IVPA 4315 - Introduction To Arts Entrepreneurship 3 Semester Credit Hours
IVPA 4325 - Arts Entrepreneurship: ENFP (Entrepreneur Not-For-Profit) Marketing Formula 3 Semester Credit Hours

Note:

* Topics may include Finances and Fundraising in Music, Music Marketing, Leadership in Music, etc. Courses offered in rotation. See advisors for currently available topics. Repeatable for credit with different topic designation.