Music Business Administration Course (E-Brochure)

MUSIC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 

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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PROGRAM LEVEL 5–6 (2-YEAR HOUSE UNIVERSITY) | (Music Business Administration Only).

Semester 5–6 Highlights

- MBA 510: Advanced Label Management  

- MBA 511: Investment, Budgeting & Financials in Music  

- MBA 520: Music Business Strategy Lab  

- MBA 521: Music Tech, NFTs & Future Trends  

- MBA 522: Touring Management & Global Expansion  

-Collaborations with Artist Platform & Production Students

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PROGRAM LEVEL 6 – Advanced Strategy & Monetization Systems

First Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 601 – Global Music Business Models & Revenue Streams  

-MBA 602 – Advanced Label Management & Distribution Logistics  

-BPL 601 – Business Proposal Development & Strategic Partnerships  

-PLT 601 – Platform-Based Monetization for Artists (Patreon, YouTube, etc.)

Mandatory Courses:

-MUS 601 – Contemporary Market Trends in Music  

-SOL 601– Analytical Listening for Business Strategy  

-SCO 601– Band Session IX: Budgeted Live Production  

Elective Courses:

-PUB 601 – Music Publishing Contracts & Licensing  

-PRM 601 – PR Strategy & Digital Advertising for Music Brands  

-TECH 601 – Monetizing with NFTs & Web3 in Music  

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Second Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 611 – Global Touring & Show Business Management  

-BIZ 611 – Artist-Led Business Models & Ownership Structures  

-BMC 611 – Budgeting & Financial Planning for Music Entities  

-PLT 611 – eCommerce & Merchandising for Artists  

Mandatory Courses:

-MUS 611– The Psychology of Music Consumption

-SOL 611– Strategic A&R for Independent Labels  

-SCO 611– Band Session X: Artist Brand Showcase (With Live Merch Booths)

Capstone Milestones:

-RCT 601– Strategic Business Proposal Pitch & Showcase  

-PORT 601 – Artist Label Model Portfolio Compilation  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 7–9 (3-YEAR HOUSE UNIVERSITY MUSIC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ONLY).

Advanced Capstone Courses

- MBA 710: Business Leadership in the Creative Industry  

- MBA 711: Grant Writing & Sponsorship Acquisition  

- MBA 720: Building Music Institutions  

- MBA 721: Final Label Pitch & Strategy Boardroom Simulation  

- MBA 730: Graduation Business Exhibition  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 8 – Music Enterprise Execution 

First Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 801 – Capstone Business Operations I: Launching a Label/Platform  

-BMC 801– Contract Structuring & Negotiation Simulations  

-PLT 801 – Tech & Platform Integration in Artist Services  

-COL 801 – Cross-Industry Collaborations (Film, Tech, Fashion)

Mandatory Courses:

-MUS 801 – Music & Intellectual Property  

-SOL 801– Pitching to Investors & Industry Gatekeepers  

-SCO 801 – Band Session XII: Business-led Concert Organization  

Electives:

-DIR 801– Managing Musicals & Stage Projects  

-STU 801– Studio Revenue Models: Leasing, Mixing, and Session Work  

-PRM 801– Branding Design for Labels & Creative Agencies  

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Second Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 811– Music Business Plan Finalization  

-BIZ 811– Entrepreneurial Challenges in Global Markets  

-DIR 811– Managing Production for Digital & Streaming Shows

-PRM 811 – Scaling Artist Brands Through Data Analytics  

Mandatory Courses:

-MUS 811– International Policy and Music Rights  

-SOL 811– Licensing Negotiations & Conflict Resolution  

-SCO 811– Band Session XIII: Branded Performance Showcase  

Capstone:

-RCT 801– Live Pitch Event for Business Startups  

-PORT 801 – Label/Business Pitch Deck Submission  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 9 – Finalization & Industry Launch

First Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 901 – Capstone Enterprise Project I: Business Launch Prep  

-BIZ 901 – Leadership & Administration in Creative Businesses  

-PRM 901 – Strategic Media Partnerships & Sponsorship Deals  

-PLT 901 – Tech Product Integration for Artist Services  

Mandatory Courses:

-MUS 901– Ethics & Cultural Impact in Music Business  

-SOL 901 – Executive Strategy and Talent Curation  

-SCO 901– Band Session XIV: Final Industry Showcase  

Electives:

-IND 901– Incubator Labs for Emerging Business Ventures  

-STU 901– Studio-as-a-Service Models  

-ENG 901– Audio Business Compliance & Copyright Laws  

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Second Semester

Core Courses:

-MBA 911 – Capstone Business Project II: Execution & Presentation  

-BIZ 911 – Exit Strategy, Scaling & Investor Relations

PRM 911 – Final Portfolio Branding & PR Launch  

-SHOW 901– Business Graduation Showcase  

Capstone Submissions:

-TAM 901 – Test of Applied Business Skills  

-PORT 901– Final Business Portfolio (BP, Contracts, Branding, Media Kits)  

-RCT 9015 – Investor/Industry Panel Pitch & Q&A Session  

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