Music Business Bachelors Degree
A Bachelors degree in music business will provide you with the skills you need to work in the entertainment industry. You will get a good background in business as well as have the opportunity to develop your communication skills. Your course work will also look at the unique aspects of working with creative talent as part of your job.
This is not a business for a shrinking violet, and you need to be sharp and aggressive to do well. If you have an eye for talent and are able to anticipate what the public wants, your promotional skills will help you to succeed. You will also need to have good negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Here are some examples of the kinds of courses you will be taking as part of this program:
• Business Communications
• Concerts and Tour Promotion
• Data Management and Statistics
• Legal Aspects of the Music Industry
• Music Technology
• Taxation in the Music Business
Career Options
Completing a Bachelors degree in music business will prepare you for these careers:
• Booking Agent
• Business Manager
• Concert Promoter
• Independent Radio Promoter
• Music Business Consultant
• Music Business Entrepreneur
• Music Supervisor
• Personal Manager
• Retail Sales Management