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The Music Business: Career Incubator BCST 1005

Broadcast Communications Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained about the music business through the prerequisite BCST 1002 and BCST 1003 courses. You will work towards focused measurable goals to move your career forward each week. The curriculum harnesses a collaborative class environment that will collectively push and inspire your career advancement. You will utilize social media calendars and implement content marketing strategies, while increasing your understanding of techniques to reach the growing market of millennials. You will use fundraising platforms in class to develop your skill set in increasing your own income generation. Music industry guests will be brought in for further networking and discussion.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Establish a defined career path and multi-year plan
  • Demonstrate how to market to millennials
  • Build an audience and a core fan base
  • Fill out applications for FACTOR
  • Maximize economies of scale in building a career
  • Manage a crowdfunding campaign
  • Submit a grant application for funding
  • Prepare a social media calendar for audience engagement
  • Negotiate performance contracts
  • Analyze social responsibility opportunities
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders to advance a career

Effective as of Fall 2016

Related Programs

The Music Business: Career Incubator (BCST 1005) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Music Business
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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