Music Business (BA Traditional)
The Music Business major is a joint offering of the Music and Business Departments. The major is designed for students who wish to work as promoters, marketers, assistants, or managers of musical organizations and individual artists in either the commercial or non-profit realms. The degree provides students with a foundational knowledge base in music and business, culminating in an internship with a professional musical organization in the Twin Cities. The skills obtained in this degree prepare graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of music and arts organizations.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite from General Education | ||
| Music for Life (3) | ||
| Required | ||
| MUS 102 | Basic Musicianship * | 1 |
| MUS 111 | Class Piano I * | 2 |
| MUS 112 | Class Piano II * | 2 |
| MUS 113 | Class Piano III * | 1 |
| MUS 203 | Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUS 204 | Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUS 402 | The Business of Music | 2 |
| MUS 498 | Music Business Internship | 2 |
| MUS 7XX Four credits of music ensembles | 4 | |
| MUS 8XX Four credits of private lessons | 4 | |
| MUS 499 | ||
| MAN 120 | Business Fundamentals and Entrepreneurship (Required for all Business minors/majors.) | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Music History I (3) | ||
| Music History II (recommended) (3) | ||
| Music History III (3) | ||
| Business Electives | ||
| Select 15 credits of the following: | 15 | |
| Principles of Financial Accounting (4) | ||
| Organizational Behavior (4) | ||
| Managing Talent, Change and Negotiations (4) | ||
| Managing Volunteers and Fundraising (4) | ||
| Managing Teams, Communication & Projects (4) | ||
| Team Leadership (4) | ||
| Conflict Management and Negotiations (4) | ||
| Principles of Marketing (Pre-requisite for MAR470) (4) | ||
| Consumer Behavior (4) | ||
| Advertising and Promotions (4) | ||
| Digital Marketing (2) | ||
| The Business Aspects of Professional Selling (4) | ||
| Total Credits | 44 | |
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Students may be exempted with credit from 100 level courses based on departmental assessment.