Certificate in Music Industry

The Certificate in Music Industry is an interdisciplinary program offered through the Music, Communication, Business Administration, Emerging Media & Digital Art, and Art Programs.

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Music Industry – Certificate

Music Industry, Certificate

Offered as an Academic Certification

The Certificate in Music Industry is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major, and is also able to be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

Learn about a variety of aspects of the Music Industry including:

Manufacturing, retail, and wholesale
The recording industry
Private studio teaching
Concert production
Artist management
Copyright registration and renewal
Contractual relationships with songwriters/composers
Music publishing including domestic and international licensing through recordings, motion pictures, print, and performance rights organizations
Entrepreneurial strategies including social media marketing and digital distribution channels

The Certificate in Music Industry provides students from diverse backgrounds with a focused curriculum in key aspects of the Music Industry. Students will analyze current practices and trends in the Music Industry, integrate topics and experiential projects from their selected courses, and implement their findings in a final capstone/project.

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Degree Fit

Program Preparation

Students interested in developing a broad understanding of the music industry will excel in this program. The Certificate equips students for entry-level positions within musical organizations, and provides skills transferable to other fields. The certificate program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students.

Degree Roadmap

Take core classes and choose electives that meet your interests in music industry studies. Course work can be completed over two years as a standalone certificate, or over the course of earning a degree.

Capstone

Students will find that the Certificate in Music Industry is a complement to any major. Whether a student is getting a degree in Music, Business, Communication, Emerging Media & Digital Art, or in any other major, the certificate can enhance a wide range of field-specific studies and make a graduate more agile and competitive on the job market.