Diploma in Music Business Administration

Durham College - Oshawa Campus

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,088/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 13,600 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada

Diploma in Music Business Administration

Program Overview

The Music Business Administration/Management programs prepare students to enter any field of the music industry equipped with a solid foundation of relevant knowledge and business practices, and plenty of hands-on experience. Students learn to manage revenue streams, book tours, draft and negotiate contracts, manage artists and venues, plan and execute events, design websites, market and promote artists and merchandise, build a network, and much more. Graduates enter the industry ready and eager to become astute music industry executives, well-informed musicians/songwriters, or both!

This unique business-based program provides plenty of experiential learning opportunities and in-depth knowledge of all areas of the music business, preparing you for a wide variety of music industry careers spanning:

  • Major and independent record labels in roles including marketing, publicity, promotion, merchandising and sales, artists and repertoire, and brand partnerships
  • Live music including tour management and booking, concert promotion and production, and venue management
  • Music publishing and administration including positions in copyright collection societies, industry trade organizations, copyright administration, music licensing, and music supervision
  • Artist management (e.g. managing a musician or managing one’s own musical career)
  • Digital music management including streaming services, social networks and online music retail
  • Event production including planning or managing live music events, conferences, workshops and more
  • Performing/recording artist, or songwriter
  • Music production including live and recording services

You will develop skills in management, marketing, promotion, and small business operations, while learning and practicing the essentials of copyright law and music publishing, event production, live sound reinforcement, and media and business communications. Challenging careers are available for skilled administrators and managers, as well as aspiring musicians and songwriters, who can market and manage entertainment events and revenues; harness social media; manage tours; work directly with performers as booking agents or managers; prepare promotional materials; plan and organize itineraries; and negotiate, interpret and enforce contracts.

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 Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 36 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 16,088

 Application Fee: CAD 100

English Requirement:
IELTS 6.0 PTE 53.0 DUOLINGO 105.0 

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