Music Industry Minor
School of Business
Dr. Reneta Barneva, Program Coordinator
E336D Thompson Hall
(716) 673-4750
Reneta.Barneva@fredonia.edu
The Music Industry minor is designed to complement students' major coursework with specialized knowledge and experience in the various facets of the music industry. Specific areas covered include contracts, publishing, copyrights, intellectual property licensing, the record business, recording, artist management, licensing and distribution, tour management, self-employment business basics, marketing, business and legal affairs, public relations, promotion, sales and distribution, merchandising, artist relations and ethics in the music industry. An internship adds practical application and experience.
Requirements
Some courses require prerequisites. Click on any hyperlinked course for additional information.
Required Courses:
| MUSB 201 | The Business of Music | 3 |
| MUSB 301 | Music Copyrights | 3 |
| MUSB 320 | Music Contracts | 3 |
| MUSB 465 | Music Industry Internship | 1-15 |
| | MUSB elective course by advisement | 3 |
| | MUSB elective course by advisement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
- MUSB 465 Music Industry Internship is variable credit and must be completed for a minimum of 3 credits to satisfy the requirements of the minor
Total Credit Hours: 18