MUSC 290 The Business of Music

School of the Arts

MUSC 290 The Business of Music. The purpose of this course is three-fold: to provide the student with an awareness of the career possibilities in the field of music; to introduce students to some of the major aspects of the music profession; and to introduce students to basic general business practices. This course is of particular benefit to students planning a career in the music industry.

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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeksn/a
Total Credits
Total Hours30
Typical hours per week breakdown

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. define immediate career goals.
  2. effectively run a home office.
  3. apply to, and gain employment within previously stated career goals”.
  4. know the fundamentals of how to read different types of contracts.
  5. produce one’s own recording.
  6. apply for grant assistance.
  7. gain communication and interview skills.
  8. book a “gig”.
  9. create an effective résumé.
  10. gain knowledge of how to prepare for touring.
  11. have a completed “five-year plan”.
  12. have knowledge of how to build a website.

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
97 - 100 A+ 4.33
94 - 96.9 A 4.00
90 - 93.9 A- 3.67
87 - 89.9 B+ 3.33
83 - 86.9 B 3.00
80 - 82.9 B- 2.67
77 - 79.9 C+ 2.33
73 - 76.9 C 2.00
70 - 72.9 C- 1.67
60 - 69.9 P 1.00
Less than 60% F 0.00
Did not withdraw DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.