Sharpen your music business and management skills and gain the confidence to pursue your career goals with the MA Music Business. With topics including the live music industry, intellectual property and talent management, alongside other key business skills, this course provides you with an opportunity to develop your personal organisation skills, self-discipline, time management, and dedication to succeed in a competitive field.

You will enhance your team-working skills, demonstrating to employers the ability to devise creative solutions and work effectively with others, and can hone your communication skills to form concise, compelling, and coherent arguments.

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our

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Year 1 Core Modules Credits

A&R Development 20.00

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20.00

You'll study core concepts around the function of Artists and Repertoire (A and R) within the music industry and how the creative industries develop strategies to source content/talent. You'll also look at the important role developments in music genres play in the decision-making process and consider developments in music production.

Managing Talent 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll study how to deal with complex communication delivery in the music and entertainment industries. You'll analyse contemporary issues around the management of talent, and consider the complexity of talent expectations and the need to build resilience for that talent. You'll be taught by a range of lecturers and guest professionals.

Music Business Entrepreneurship 20.00

Credits

20.00

Taught by lecturers and guest speakers, you'll study skills and knowledge needed by entrepreneurs in the music and entertainment industries. You'll look at innovative approaches to entrepreneurship in the industries and be encouraged to mentor undergraduate learners studying the module The Music Entrepreneur, specifically on their business plan pro...

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Music Business Entrepreneurship

Credits

20.00

Taught by lecturers and guest speakers, you'll study skills and knowledge needed by entrepreneurs in the music and entertainment industries. You'll look at innovative approaches to entrepreneurship in the industries and be encouraged to mentor undergraduate learners studying the module The Music Entrepreneur, specifically on their business plan projects.

Research Methods 20.00

Credits

20.00

Research Project 60.00

Credits

60.00

The module is designed to allow students the opportunity to engage in a rigorous piece of personal and independent research arising out of their programme of study and allied to their professional field, and to present their findings through a dissertation.

Optional Modules Credits

Contemporary Industry issues 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module aims to teach you the knowledge required to deal systematically and creatively with complex issues, trends, and problems facing the contemporary music and entertainment industries. You'll deal with complex problems facing a range of stakeholders at the forefront of these industries, and be taught by a range of staff and guest lecturers.

Intellectual Property for Music Industry Professionals 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module is primarily aimed at practising and aspiring music creators, eg musicians, producers and music industry professionals, and covers key aspects you'll need to know to protect and commercialise your work, which is the key to longevity and success in the music industry.

Social Media Marketing 20.00

Credits

20.00

You’ll study core concepts in social media marketing. This module will focus on using social media to promote brands or services and on building relationships between a business and their customers.

The Live Music Industry 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module aims to provide you with a systematic and structured knowledge of the framework of the live music and entertainment business, and the impact the law has on it. You'll also focus on a practitioner’s statutory obligations and the development and applicability of legislation and established good practice models.

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Overview:

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is a modern university with a focus on practical and job-related learning. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. BNU is known for its high student satisfaction rates, excellent student support, and strong employability outcomes.

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Services Offered:

BNU provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:

Student Success and Support:

This includes career guidance, health and wellbeing services, disability support, library resources, and a multi-faith chaplaincy.

Digital and Technical Services:

BNU offers access to IT facilities, software, and online learning platforms like Blackboard.

Accommodation:

BNU provides on-campus accommodation options at its High Wycombe campus, as well as guidance for finding private rented accommodation.

Financial Support:

BNU offers various financial aid options, including bursaries, scholarships, and hardship funds.

International Student Support:

BNU provides specific support for international students, including visa guidance, travel assistance, and integration programs.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

BNU offers a vibrant and inclusive campus experience with a strong focus on student engagement. Students can expect:

Active Students' Union:

BNU's Students' Union provides a range of social, cultural, and sporting activities.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

BNU prides itself on its welcoming and diverse student body.

Modern Facilities:

BNU has modern facilities, including a gym, a human performance center, and a library.

Campus Tours:

BNU offers virtual and in-person campus tours to prospective students.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

High Student Satisfaction:

BNU consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys.

Excellent Student Support:

BNU is known for its strong student support services.

Strong Employability Outcomes:

BNU graduates have a high rate of employment or further study after graduation.

Industry-Focused Courses:

BNU's courses are designed to equip students with the skills needed for the modern workplace.

Practical and Job-Related Learning:

BNU emphasizes practical learning through simulations and real-world projects.

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Academic Programs:

BNU offers a wide range of academic programs across various schools, including:

• School of Art, Design and Performance
• School of Aviation and Security
• School of Business and Law
• School of Creative and Digital Industries
• School of Engineering and the Built Environment
• School of Health and Social Care Professions
• School of Human and Social Sciences
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
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Other:

• BNU has a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• BNU is a TEF Silver-awarded institution, recognizing its high quality of teaching and learning.
• BNU has a strong focus on research and knowledge exchange.
• BNU has partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

• BNU has a dedicated alumni network.

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