Program Overview

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Music Business AAAS

Summary

Learn fundamentals of music theory while gaining specialized skills in merchandising including marketing, salesmanship, legal issues and practical accounting. Prepare for a career in the sale and promotion of musicians, musical products and services.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply principles of marketing and salesmanship in the merchandising of musical products or productions
• Create radio commercials as well as educational and instructional industrial productions
• Apply basic business math skills and accounting principles to plan and evaluate merchandising strategies
• Explain the basic principles of music theory
• Apply principles of applied music and performance in a selected area of interest - vocal or instrumental

Program Description

The Music Business Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in music business and related occupations. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Music should follow the Music Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide.

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to start this program. To graduate with a degree, the general education requirements include successful completion of ENGL& 101 and MUSTC 106. The prerequisite for ENGL& 101 is the completion of ENGL 99 or equivalent with a 2.0 or better, or placement into ENGL& 101. The prerequisite for MUSTC 106 is the completion of MATH 98 (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 99 or instructor permission.

General Education Core Requirements - 17 Credits

Communication Skills (5 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I

Human Relations (2 Credits)

• BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations

Multicultural Studies (5 Credits)

Choose either CMST 203 or AES 101.

• Course 1

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music

Music Tech Requirements - 26 Credits

• MUSTC 100 Career Development
• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2
• MUSTC 200 Navigating the New Music Business
• MUSTC 201 Masters and Mentors
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development

Business Requirements - 30 Credits

• ACCT 170 Federal Income Tax Individuals/Small Business
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
• BUS 248 Digital Marketing
• BUS 270 Entrepreneurship- Starting a New Business
• BUS 108 Tech & Web Essentials
• BTWRT 215 Business Communications

Electives - 17 Credits

Select from Business and/or Music Technology, Music courses.

• Course 1
• Course 2
• Course 3
• Course 4

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date:

Faculty Advisor and Date:

Division Dean and Date:

Credential Approval and Date:

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree

* Courses meet the General Education/Related Instruction Requirements

1st Year

Fall Quarter

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I *
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
• MUSTC 100 Career Development
• • Music & Business Electives
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1

Winter Quarter

• CMST 203 Communication for Social Change *
• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2
• • Music & Business Electives

Spring Quarter

• BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations *
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3
• • Music & Business Electives

2nd Year

Fall Quarter

• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music
• BUS 270 Entrepreneurship- Starting a New Business
• • Music & Business Electives

Winter Quarter

• ACCT 170 Federal Income Tax Individuals/Small Business
• BTWRT 215 Business Communications
• • Music & Business Electives

Spring Quarter

• BUS 108 Tech & Web Essentials
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development
• • Music & Performance Electives

Program Advisor

Jeffrey Kashiwa Rm 808

Program Information

Length of Program: 90 Credits Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website:

Plan code: MUMMBAPT

Careers & Opportunities

Potential employers include: Graduates from the Music Business Option might work for talent agencies, booking agents, artist management companies, record companies, music publishing companies, record stores or audio and MIDI equipment manufacturers.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Related Program Options

• Audio Engineering Production AAAS
• Foundations of Electronic Music Certificate
• Classical Piano AM
• Music Pre-Major
• Classical Voice AM
• Instrumental Music AM
• Music Performance AAAS
• Electronic Music Production AAAS
• Foundations of Digital Audio - Pro Tools Certificate
• Foundations of Multi-Track Recording Certificate
• Foundations of Music Business Certificate
• Logic: Digital Audio Certificate

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