Program Overview

University of Miami Programs

The University of Miami offers various programs through its online platform, UOnline. These programs cater to different fields of study and are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education.

Online Degrees

• Doctor of Education Applied Learning Sciences
• Master of Science in Education Sport Administration
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Music in Media Scoring and Production
• Master of Arts in International Administration
• Master of Science in Data Analytics and Program Evaluation
• Master of Arts in Live Entertainment Management
• Master of Arts in Music Industry
• Master of Arts in Popular Music Pedagogy
• Master of Engineering Management

Online Certificates

• Data Management and Statistical Analysis
• Artist Development
• Arts Leadership
• Arts Management
• Arts Presenting Fundamentals
• Legal Aspects of the Music Business
• Music Business Fundamentals
• Music Entrepreneurship
• Music Rights Administration and Licensing
• Tour and Live Entertainment Administration

Certificate in Legal Aspects of the Music Business

The Certificate in Legal Aspects of the Music Business is a standalone program or part of the Master of Arts in Live Entertainment Management or Master of Arts in Music Industry. To transfer credits into one of these master's degrees, students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA in the certificate courses.

Course Descriptions

The certificate requires completing three designated courses within two years, with a minimum combined GPA of 3.0 and no less than a C- in any one course. A bachelor's degree is required to enroll in this certificate program.

• MIN 774 – Music Copyright Law: An in-depth study of the essential provisions of the U.S. copyright law as they are related to music.
• MIN 750 – Music Industry Agreements: Explores the legal agreements between different parties in the music business, such as record companies, recording artists, music producers, and licensees.
• MIN 738 – Legal Aspects of the Live Entertainment Industry: Students become familiar with various Artist, Client, Production, Vendor, and Facility Contracts and Agreements commonly used in the industry.

Tuition

The program cost for the Certificate in Legal Aspects of the Music Business is $9,990.00.

Application Deadline

Applications are being accepted for the Certificate in Legal Aspects of the Music Business. For enrollment deadlines and the next upcoming start date, please contact an enrollment advisor.

UOnline Programs Overview

UOnline offers various programs, including:

• EdD Applied Learning Sciences
• MSEd in Sport Administration
• MMus in Media Scoring and Production
• MS in Data Analytics and Program Evaluation
• Master of Engineering Management
• MA in Popular Music Pedagogy
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• MA in Live Entertainment Management
• MA in Music Industry
• MA in International Administration
• Online Graduate Certificates

About UOnline

UOnline provides information on its master's degrees, news and events, tuition and aid, alumni network, career services, and faculty.

UOnline Resources

Resources include the student portal, student services, deadlines and how to apply, and title IX information.

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