Music Industries: Music Business
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Music Industries: Music Business is designed to provide aspiring music industry professionals with a broad background in music management, production, and entrepreneurship activities. The program combines theoretical and applied learning experiences to help students gain a strategic understanding of commercial music as both an art and profession. Students will choose a focus area among business and marketing, commercial performance, and music production. They will employ analytical and communication skills and explore aesthetic, cultural, and historical perspectives relevant to the music industry.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Music Industries: Music Business (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3017
Total credits required
61-70
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze the values, ethics, and key factors, including economic, legal, policy, audience, and consumer that influence the creation of music-related media products.
- Utilize applications and tools to manage business and creative activities in the music industry.
- Create a project plan applying project management skills.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in building relationships and networking with clients, colleagues, and organizations.
- Identify opportunities for expanding creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial skills in the music industry.
- Analyze and synthesize musical content for social, cultural, aesthetic and historical significance.
- Evaluate branding, marketing communications, and sales skills to build a music brand.
- Investigate intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts.
- Differentiate operating structures and business types.
- Analyze metrics and revenue data to improve business processes.
- Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills for diverse audiences and outcomes.
- Assess the music industry and its role in the gig economy.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Advertising and Promotions Managers
$99,360 Show expanded career information for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
$57,610 Show expanded career information for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
General and Operations Managers
$99,490 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$66,790 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Marketing Managers
$131,350 Show expanded career information for Marketing Managers
Music Directors and Composers
$65,720 Show expanded career information for Music Directors and Composers
Musicians and Singers
$39.11 hourly Show expanded career information for Musicians and Singers
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course | MA | 3–6 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Note: Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180 | CS or CS | 3 | |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | ENG102 or ENG108 is recommended for students who intend to transfer | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| General Elective | Select courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with an Academic and/or Program Advisor. | 0–1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–4 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Consult with an academic advisor about specific COM requirements if intending to transfer | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | 1 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL course recommended. Courses used to satisfy a requirement in Required Courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement. |
HU | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | ENG102 or ENG108 is recommended for students who intend to transfer | FYC or FYC or L | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Note: Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180 | CS or CS | 3 | |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL course recommended. Courses used to satisfy a requirement in Required Courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement. |
HU | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| General Elective | Select courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with an Academic and/or Program Advisor. | 0–1 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Consult with an academic advisor about specific COM requirements if intending to transfer | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | 1 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–4 | |||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Footnote
Restricted Electives
Students should work with their program advisor to select 12-13 credits from courses that align with the academic/career goals and further their development in the areas of music business and marketing, music production, and commercial performance. Courses from required courses area may not be used.
Business and Marketing
GBS+++ Any GBS General Business course
MKT+++ Any MKT Marketing course
MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course
Music Production
MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course
MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course
Commercial Performance
MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course
MUP+++ Any MUP Music: Performance course
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=15992687).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Music Industries: Music Business