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Music Business and Entrepreneurship (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Music Business and Entrepreneurship (MUBE) degree is designed for students who are interested in learning to develop successful and sustainable careers in a rapidly changing artistic environment. Coursework will promote the development of the business and entrepreneurial mindset critical to the creative musician.  The program utilizes industry-specific methodologies to help students develop entrepreneurial, creative, and small-business skills. Courses for the program are delivered in a mix of classroom and online formats.

Award Outcomes

Solve music business problems using critical thinking and decision making techniques

Demonstrate an understanding of essential financial skills and industry revenue streams in creative ventures

Analyze music industry trends and consumer behavior

Develop a business plan for a new music venture

Demonstrate collaboration skills necessary in creative environments

Practice inclusive relationship skills with diverse populations throughout the music industry

Demonstrate oral and written communications skills necessary in creative environments

Career Opportunities

Starting and managing a music-related business is a promising career for many musicians and artists. Minnesota has a rich history in the music industry, and the allure of entrepreneurship is strong.  In addition to entrepreneur opportunities, and depending on qualifications and experience, numerous positions are also available to graduates such as music industry producer, artist manager, music marketing representative, social media marketing, music entrepreneur, music, copyright data analyst, promotions coordinator, social media marketing, media sales, and venue manager.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 45 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MUBE1000Introduction to Music Business and Entrepreneurship

3

MUBE1005Musicianship I

3

MUBE1010Technology Tools for the Music Entrepreneur

4

MUBE2000Marketing and Monetization

3

MUBE2005Musicianship II

3

MUBE2010Creation and Copyright

3

MUBE2020Music Business and Entrepreneurship: Capstone

4

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MMVP1700DSLR Video Production

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

BUSN1020Introduction to Selling

3

BUSN1140Business Law

3

BUSN2075Digital Marketing

3

General Education Required 15 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

 

MUSC1010Influence of Pop/Rock Music

3

or

MUSC1020Exploring the Guitar

3

 

MUSC1015World Music

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence - Full-Time

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MUBE1000Introduction to Music Business and Entrepreneurship

3

MUBE1005Musicianship I

3

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

BUSN1020Introduction to Selling

3

 

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  14

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MUBE1010Technology Tools for the Music Entrepreneur

4

MUBE2010Creation and Copyright

3

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

Total Credits  15

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MUBE2005Musicianship II

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

BUSN1140Business Law

3

 

ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

MUSC1010Influence of Pop/Rock Music

3

or

MUSC1020Exploring the Guitar

3

Total Credits  15

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MUBE2000Marketing and Monetization

3

MUBE2020Music Business and Entrepreneurship: Capstone

4

MMVP1700DSLR Video Production

3

BUSN2075Digital Marketing

3

 

MUSC1015World Music

3

Total Credits  16

Graduation (60 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

2/1/2023 : BP 1604 / EP 1605