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BA (Hons) Music Industry Studies

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

We approach music business as a vital part of a complex, growing tourism and entertainment industry. Our professionals will teach you the language of music. We’ll prepare you with rigorous academic coursework and on-the-job training opportunities. From your very first semester in the program, you’ll have opportunities to gain real-world experience. And, we’ll guide you in developing your business skills and help you network with industry pros.

Our experiential, mentor-based approach includes a holistic, collaborative training in the arts. You'll learn how Nashville’s music business functions in the context of its boisterous entertainment and hospitality industry, as well. Come and learn the music industry in Music City.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to enter a diverse, rapidly changing market and have the connections you’ll need to launch your career.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

63 - 65 hours

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Required Courses

HOSP 1003 - Hospitality and Tourism 
HOSP 1013 - Entertainment Business 
CMU 1013 - Introduction to the Music Industry 
CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship 
CMU 2113 - Music Industry Agreements and Contracts 
CMU 3103 - Marketing for the Music Industry 
CMU 390V - Commercial Music Internship 

Choose from the following:

Artist Management Focus
CMU 3113 - Live Concert and Venue Management 
CMU 3123 - Artist Management and Development
CMU 3143 - Introduction to Copyright Law

 Or

Venue Management Focus

CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology 
CMU 4062 - Tour Management and Promotion 
CMU 4113 - Music Publishing 

Music Core 
MU 1133 - Theory I 
MU 1111 - Aural Skills I 
CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music 

Two semesters private or class study in a single instrument (or voice).

Choose nine elective hours from:

MU 2402 - Music Literature 
MU 3403 - History of Church Music (Offered even-numbered years)
MU 1143 - Theory II 
MU 1121 - Aural Skills II 
CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology 
CMU 1023 - Introduction to Audio Production 
WA 1013 - Worship and the Arts
WA 2303 - The Complete Worship Leader 

Ensembles (up to four hours)
Additional Private Instruction (up to 2 semesters)
Ensembles (up to 4 hours)
Additional Private Instruction (up to 2 semesters)

Business Core (18)

ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business 
AC 2503 - Financial Accounting 
EC 2413 - Principles of Microeconomics 
BA 3703 - Business Communication 
MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People 
LUEG 3xx3 Servant Leadership or other LUEG course in the College of Business will complete the Business Core and fulfill the general education Engagements requirement.

Suggested Electives

Electives may be in any area of interest to the student. The following electives are particularly complementary to areas of focus in Music Industry Studies.

Choose 8-10 hours:

FICM 412V - Career Creativity
LJS 3403 - Conflict Management 
CO 3703 - Introduction to Public Relations 
CMU 3143 - Introduction to Copyright Law 
CMU 4113 - Music Publishing 
DS 1123 - Introduction to Data Science
DS 2063 - Modern Computing Applications for Data Science

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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