Music Business - Songwriting / Production Specialization, C2

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The Music Business Songwriting/Production Specialization provides students with the knowledge and experience to gain employment in the exciting fields of the music entertainment industry.

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Program CIP Code: 50.1003

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
MUSI 1303 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3
MUSB 1305 - Survey of the Music Business Credits: 3
MUSC 1321 - Songwriting I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MUAP 1185 - Arranging and Composition Credits: 1
MUAP 1187 - Arranging and Composition Studio Credits: 1
MUSC 1335 - Commercial Music Software Credits: 3
MUSB 2355 - Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry Credits: 3
MUSC 1270 - Fundamentals of Music Production Credits: 2
MUSB 2305 - Music Publishing Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

MUAP #1## - Approved Applied Music Elective Credits: 1 ¹
MUAP 1186 - Arranging and Composition Credits: 1
MUAP 1188 - Arranging and Composition Studio Credits: 1
MUAP #1## - Approved Applied Music Elective Credits: 1 ¹
MUSB 2309 - The Record Industry Credits: 3
MUSB 1341 - Concert Promotion and Venue Management Credits: 3
MUAP #3## - Approved Music Business/Commercial Music Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital Credits: 1 (Capstone)
MUSB 1391 - Special Topics in Music Business Credits: 3
MUSB 2345 - Live Music and Talent Management Credits: 3
MUAP 2185 - Arranging and Composition Credits: 1
MUAP 2187 - Arranging and Composition Studio Credits: 1
XXXX #3## - Approved Music Business/Commercial Music Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 50

¹ Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.