Music Industry Studies, B.A.

Musicianship Core:

• MU 1103 - Introduction to Music Theory (3) F
• MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
• MU 1111 - Aural Skills I (1) SP
• MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
• MU 2402 - Music Literature (2) F, SP
• CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music (3) S
• CMU 3153 - Songwriting for the Industry Professional 3 F
• CMU 2003 - Introduction to Songwriting (3) S

• OR

• CMU 1023 - Introduction to Audio Production (3) S

Required Courses in Commercial Music:

• CMU 1013 - Introduction to the Music Industry (3) F, SP
• CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship (3) F. S
• CMU 2113 - Music Industry Agreements and Contracts (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• CMU 3103 - Marketing for the Music Industry (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• CMU 3133 - Critiquing Music for the Industry Professional 3 S
• CMU 4113 - Music Publishing (3) F
• CMU 390V - Commercial Music Internship (0-3)

• *Two internships must be completed minimum of 1 credit hour each or non-credit equivalent

• CMU 200v - Commercial Music Practicum (0-2) F,SP

• *Two practicums must be completed minimum of 1 credit hour each or non-credit equivalent

Directed Electives in Musicianship (9 hours required):

• MU 3403 - History of Church Music (3) F
• MU 1121 - Aural Skills II (1) F
• CMU 2043 - Songwriting I (3) F
• CMU 2053 - Songwriting II (3) S
• MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
• MUE 1xxx Additional Ensembles (1) Repeatable
• MUA  2xxx Additional Applied Instruction (1) Repeatable
• MU 300V - Independent Study (1, 2, 3) Offered in unusual situations.

Directed Electives in Music Industry Studies (7-8 hours):

• CMU 3123 - Artist Management and Development (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• CMU 3143 - Introduction to Copyright Law (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology (2) F
• CMU 3113 - Live Concert and Venue Management (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• CMU 4062 - Tour Management and Promotion (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years

Business Core (12)

• ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business (3) F, SP
• AC 2503 - Financial Accounting (3) F, SP, SU
• BA 3703 - Business Communication (3) F, SP
• MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People (3) F, SP, SU

Electives

• Electives may be in any area of interest to the student. The following electives are suggestions complementary to the Music Industry Studies degree.

• FICM 412V - Career Creativity (3)
• LJS 3403 - Conflict Management (3) F
• CO 3703 - Introduction to Public Relations (3) SP
• CMU 3143 - Introduction to Copyright Law (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• DS 2063 - Modern Computing Applications for Analytics (3)

Additional Requirements:

Private lessons at the 2000 level (50-minute, 1-hour credit) (minimum of 2 hours)

Participation and satisfactory grade (for credit) in Primary Ensemble (minimum of 5 hours)

Participation and a satisfactory grade in MU 2000 (Music Seminar) during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6)