Music Business Courses

Music Business Concentration

MUS 1311

Fund Musician Pop Music I

An introduction to the fundamentals of musicianship, including experiences in critical listening and music-making, specifically designed for popular music and other music industry applications. Combined lecture and laboratory.
(4 Hours)
MUS 1312

Fund Musician Pop Music II

A continued study of the fundamentals of musicianship, including experiences in critical listening and music-making. Includes creative applications. Specifically designed for popular music and other music industry applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 1311
(4 Hours)
MUS 2311

Exper Musician Pop Music I

The applied study of various styles of popular music to include practical and creative applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 1312
(3 Hours)
MUS 2312

Exper Musician Pop Music II

The continued applied study of various styles of popular music to include practical and creative applications. Combined lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MUS 2311
(3 Hours)
MUS 0111

Music Seminar

A practical study of music through observation and participation. (S/U Grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 1113

World Music

A study of musical styles and concepts as practiced in various cultural, political and social contexts throughout the world.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2360

Prin Music Business

A broad survey of today's music industry and its four primary sectors: performing (both for-profit and not-for-profit), recording, publishing, and merchandising. Topics include industry structure, careers and professions, statistics and trends, trade organizations and professional associations, as well as legal issues and the impact of emerging technology and media.
(3 Hours)
MUS 3361

Inter Music Business

A practical examination of important topics related to the music industry and the application of basic business concepts, practices and skills to music. Prerequisite: MUS 2360.
(3 Hours)
MUS 4201

Practicum in Music

An application of theory and methods to specific areas of music in supervised experience.
(4 Hours)
MUS 4401

Internship in Music

A supervised application of theory to practice in a functional area related to music industry or other music area.
(6 Hours)
MUS 4360

Senior Music Project

An individualized capstone project for Majors based upon the student's area of musical interest. Completed in the student's final semester, the project requires formal presentation before a faculty committee. Prerequisites: MUS 3362 and MUS 4401.
(1 Hours)
ACC 1901

Principles of Accounting I

A study of the accounting principles with emphasis on the use and analysis of financial information for decision-making purposes.
(3 Hours)
ECON 1902

Principles of Microeconomics

A study of markets, the price systems and allocation of resources, distribution of income, international economy, and perspectives on economic change, with emphasis on microeconomics.
(3 Hours)
MGT 2501

Principles of Management

An examination of major concepts, theories and practices in business management, with emphasis on planning, decision-making, basic organizational structures, motivation and leadership styles.
(3 Hours)
MKT 2501

Principles of Marketing

A study of the marketing environment; marketing, planning, and information; market segmentation; buyer behavior; strategies for product distribution, promotion, and pricing; societal issues, service, nonprofit and international marketing.
(3 Hours)

  • Music Ensemble (3 hours)

  • Applied Music. (2 hours)

  • Music Ensemble (4 semesters) (4 hours)

  • Music or Cognate Electives (10 hours)