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Music Business

Bachelor of Arts

The BA in Music with a track in Music Business provides practical experiences and exploration of career opportunities in the music entertainment industry through classroom study that includes technical instruction and hands-on experience. Required courses help students systematically acquire fundamental musical skills by studying basic concepts of music, learning theory through playing and singing, and becoming confident as a singer or instrumentalist in a group. Coursework from the College of Business provides a foundation in a broad spectrum of business practices, and practical music business coursework provides students with a solid grounding to be successful in the music entertainment industry. This degree is designed to support music business workforce demands that do not require significant music-making abilities. Interested students are invited to apply for admission to the university, and to contact the Department of Music with any questions.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Music: Music Business (BA)
    1. Perform with basic competence as soloist and/or ensemble member.
    2. Identify, define and engage the elements of music in sound and/or notation.
    3. Describe current practices and historical trends in music.
    4. Demonstrate technology-based skills used in the music industry.
    5. Describe management and operating systems of the music industry.

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