Music Business Administration (Artist Management)

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MUSIC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | ARTIST MANAGEMENT 

Department of Music Business – RH House University

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Course Introduction

The Music Business Administration course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, strategies, and industry insight required to navigate, manage, and lead in the global music economy. It explores the structures, trends, revenue systems, copyright laws, administrative tools, and digital platforms powering the music industry. Students will develop business models, manage artistic brands, understand contracts, and explore both traditional and modern music distribution channels.

Students emerge as capable music business professionals, A&Rs, label executives, business managers, and founders of independent labels or agencies.

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Program Levels Overview

1. Artist Management:

-Levels 1–4 (18 Months Diploma).

2. 2 Years In Music Business Administration:

-Levels 5–6 (2-Year House University Program).

3. 3 Years In Music Business Administration:

-Levels 7–9 (3-Year House University Program).

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PROGRAM LEVEL 1 (Artist Management & Music Business Administration).

Preliminary Sessions (Weeks 1–4)

Core Courses 

- MBA 100: Introduction to Music Business  

- MBA 101: The Artist & the Music Ecosystem  

Mandatory Courses

- MUS 100: Introduction to Applied Music  

- SOL 100: Introduction to Solfege  

Elective Courses (Choose One)  

- COM 100: Introduction to Music Composition  

- PNO/GTR 100: Piano or Guitar Fundamentals  

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Semester 1 (Weeks 5–10)

Core Courses

- MBA 110: Introduction to Revenue Streams in Music  

- MBA 111: Music Copyrights, Rights & Royalties I  

- MBA 112: Introduction to Music Contracts & Agreements  

- MBA 113: Industry Bodies, PROs & Publishing Admin  

- STU 110: in-Studio Industry Exposure

Mandatory Courses

- MUS 110: Applied Musicology I  

- SOL 110: Ear Training by Solmization I  

Special Event  

- ARTIST CONVERGE 1.0: Introduction to the Business Side of the Artist Profile  

- Students build Business Bio for EPK

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Semester 2 (Weeks 11–16)

Core Courses

- MBA 120: The Role of the Music Administrator  

- MBA 121: Music Marketing Fundamentals  

- MBA 122: Understanding Distribution Models  

- MBA 123: Introduction to Label Management

Mandatory Courses 

- MUS 120: Applied Musicology II  

- SOL 120: Ear Training II  

Assessments 

-TAM 101: Test of Applied Music  

-Live Room Review: Music Admin Case Study Recital  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 2 (Artist Management & Music Business Administration).

Semester 1

Core Courses

- MBA 210: Music Copyright II & Contracts Management

- MBA 211: Digital Streaming Economy  

- MBA 212: Talent Scouting & A&R Development  

- MBA 213: Music Data Analytics Basics

Mandatory

- MUS 210: Genres of Music I  

- SOL 210: Ear Training & Harmony

Special Feature

-BREFOS SESSION INDUCTION (via Artist Platform Auditions)

- Students begin internships in artist management & promotions.

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Semester 2

Core Courses

- MBA 220: Label Branding, Structure & Strategy  

- MBA 221: Merchandise & Monetization Tools  

- MBA 222: Managing the Artist Platform  

- MBA 223: Copyright Disputes & Conflict Resolution

Mandatory Courses

- MUS 220: Applied Music III  

- SOL 220: Dictation and Harmony  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 3 (Artist Management & Music Business Administration).

Semester 1

Core Courses

- MBA 310: International Music Business  

- MBA 311: Strategic Planning in Music Admin  

- MBA 312: Event Coordination & Tour Management  

- MBA 313: Music Licensing for Film, TV & Games

Special Project

- Music Business Case Study Presentation  

-Internship Brief Begins

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Semester 2 

Core Courses

- MBA 320: Intellectual Property & Music Law  

- MBA 321: Artist Relations & Branding  

- MBA 322: Digital Platforms: YouTube, Spotify & Content Management  

- MBA 323: Planning a Virtual Concert/Release

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PROGRAM LEVEL 4 (Artist Management Diploma Wrap-Up) | (Music Business Administration Continues).

Semester 1

Core Courses

- MBA 410: Building a Label from Scratch  

- MBA 411: Strategic Marketing for Music Brands  

- MBA 412: Introduction to Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry  

- MBA 413: Capstone Project Prep

Studio Activity

-Live Industry Simulation Week

-Students simulate business negotiations and manage a team of creatives.

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Semester 2– Internship Phase  

-MBA 420: Music Business Internship & Field Placement  

-Final Capstone Project– Business Plan, Artist Strategy, or Label Simulation  

-Portfolio Presentation

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