Certificate of Proficiency in
Music Industry Studies
Gain critical, practical knowledge for a career in today’s music industry with this bachelor’s-level certificate program. Study online with established music industry practitioners in various fields to explore contemporary topics including music law, entrepreneurship, and audio technology and production.
Coursework in this certificate program reaches beyond traditional scope of music performance, composition and education to cover modern challenges and opportunities in the music industry. The program’s flexibility provides access to any U of A major or non-traditional student. Current students of any major can ask their advisers to add the certificate to their plan stacks. Non-degree-seeking adults working in or considering a career in the music industry must apply to the U of A to enter the program.
100%
Online
18
Credit Hours
Undergraduate
Certificate
Careers
People from a variety of backgrounds can use this certificate to prepare for careers in the music industry related to:
- Major and independent labels: artist development, promotion and marketing
- Music Law: copyright, IP, publishing and music clearing
- Music Technology: recording, production, gaming and audio software
- Music Management: booking, live production, branding and digital promotion
Courses
- MUSC 13303 - Popular Music
- MUIN 32103 - 21st Century Music Industry
- MUIN 41003 - Legal Aspects of the Music Industry
- MUIN 33103 - Digital Audio Production
Tuition / credit hour | $263.18 |
Fee / credit hour | |
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Library | $4.68 |
Network & Data Systems | $13.10 |
Off-campus | $30 |
Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2024 rates for students studying completely online. Students in online programs who take an on-campus course will pay on-campus fees, mandatory and college fees, for only the on-campus course.
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