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Music: Music Entrepreneurship Certificate


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Schoolcraft program code # 1YC.00346

The Music Entrepreneurship Certificate is built for students who want to manage their own career in the music industry. There is a balance of courses in music and general business subjects to help students develop the skills necessary to be successful in the competitive world of today’s music industry. This curriculum is designed for students who want to start their career in the music business, as well as for those students who are already working in the industry, but want to improve their opportunities for success.

Program Outcomes

  • Model music and music-related abilities associated with a chosen music career
  • Adhere to music industry related processes including, but not limited to music licensing, registering, and copyrighting
  • Develop marketing strategies to promote oneself as an artist
  • Demonstrate communication, record-keeping/documenting, and personal management skills to support business growth in the music industry
  • Articulate the viability of music entrepreneurship as a personal career option

Related Program Opportunities

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Career Information

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Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

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