Program 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.
Courses
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