This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in the music business and become prepared for a career in music business. Students will gain a solid foundation in essential areas such as music theory, promotion, publishing, marketing, licensing, contracts, accounting, music technology, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outcomes :

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Business, students are able to analyze and evaluate standard contracts and legal procedures in the music industry.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Business, students are able to develop a variety of approaches for marketing and promoting musical ensembles.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Business, students are able to develop strategies to solve challenges of self-employment in the music industry.

Career Opportunities :

Typical career options include booking agent, personal manager, business manager, concert promotion, studio owner/manager, music legal services, publicity writer/ public relations, tour management, music retail, music publishing and distribution, and music licensing.