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Dates to Remember

Undergraduate & Graduate*

Fall Term 2008

August 22-24 Wolfpack Welcome
August 25 Classes begin
August 29 Add deadline
October 24 Withdraw deadline
& last day to apply for graduation
December 5 Last day of classes
December 6-12 Final Exams

Spring Term 2009

January 9 New Student Orientation
January 12 Classes begin
January 16 Add deadline
March 13 Withdraw deadline
& last day to apply for graduation
April 28 Last day of classes
May 1-7 Final Exams
May 9 Commencement - all colleges

*College of Law dates on Law Bulletin

The Business of Music

The purpose of the BBA in the Business of Music is to provide students with the knowledge needed to apply sound business theory to professional fields within the entertainment industry.  Having an intentional entrepreneurial focus, graduates are equipped to prepare comprehensive business plans for founding new entertainment-related businesses or taking leadership positions for the expansion of existing enterprises.  Building on the thorough business coursework, graduates are prepared to excel in a wide-range of business opportunities. 

  • Graduates should have a broad understanding and appreciation of the music industry and its unique financial dynamics.
  • Graduates should understand intellectual property laws and associated legislation that impacts the music industry.
  • Graduates should be have the knowledge needed to create a comprehensive strategic plan, marketing plan, funding proposal and overall business plan for a new music-related enterprise.
  • Graduates should present a comprehensive portfolio of work prepared from coursework and evidence of application of knowledge from internships and other outside school activities. 

 

Bachelor of Business Administration in the Business of Music

      Cr. Hrs.
MUSB B100 Music Industry Forum (pass / fail) 0
MUIN M110 Introduction to Music Industry Studies
3
BA B110 The Business of Music 3
MUSB B205 Legal Issues in the Music Industry 3
MUSB B250 Music Marketing & Promotion 3
MUSB B310 Music Finance 3
MUSB B350 Music Management & Concert Production 3
MUSB B400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship 3
MUSB B450 Music Industry Senior Seminar 3
    International Business Elective 3
BA B497 Internship 3

View the Business of Music Course Descriptions

(View Common Curriculum requirements.)

 

 

 

Updated June 13, 2008