Lifestyle & Digital Music
Business of Music Short Course
The Business of Music Short Course explains how the music industry works and what it takes to build a sustainable career in it. You explore key industry players, revenue streams, contracts, digital platforms and basic music entrepreneurship.
The course develops your ability to make informed business decisions, understand the commercial side of music and approach your creative work with strategic insight. It is designed for artists, producers and aspiring industry professionals who want practical business knowledge to support their careers.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
The Business of Music
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
2 Months (minimum) or 11 Month (maximum)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- The Business of Music
SC Assessment Strategy 2 (ASSC2): The formative assessments (FA1 & FA2), also known as an assignment or test, will count sixty percent (60%) – thirty percent (30%) each – towards the overall mark. The summative assessment in the form of a final exam (SA1), will count forty percent (40%).
- Understand intellectual property protection for music, including trademarks, copyrights, and legal steps to safeguard your creative work and artistic identity.
- Identify and differentiate between the main players in the music industry, such as artists, managers, labels, publishers, distributors, promoters, and digital platforms.
- Understand the various revenue streams in the music industry, including recorded music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, licensing, merchandise, and sync placements.
- Develop an understanding of brand identity and its importance in creating a unique and recognisable image as an artist and musician.
- Understand entertainment entrepreneurship, including its principles, challenges, and opportunities in the creative industries.
- Understand the diverse career roles within music production, including audio engineering, sound design, mixing, mastering, and production coordination.
- Develop the ability to conceptualise and define the scope and vision of an independent music production project, including the genre, style, and creative direction.
On successful completion the learner will be issued with a The Business of Music Short Learning Programme.