The Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies provides students with the opportunity to pursue a degree that prepares them for a range of fields in the music and entertainment industry. Coursework emphasizes real-world experiences including music publishing, copyright, licensing, income and royalty stream analysis, working with Pacific's student managed music business, utilizing digital media to promote music events and artists and a self-designed senior project. Students who pursue the Music Industry Studies major also gain additional knowledge as they choose a number of elective courses to complement their required music industry studies in consultation with their advisor. Students may also choose to pursue a Minor in another discipline that aligns with their professional interests, such as Business, Communication, Computer Science, Film Studies or other areas.
Bachelor of Science Major in Music Industry Studies
Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of science in music industry studies.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
| Musicianship | ||
| MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
| MMGT 005 | Introduction to Music Industry Technology | 1 |
| MMGT 009 | Musical Elements | 3 |
| MMGT 010 | First-Year Seminar in Music Management | 1 |
| MMGT 011 | Music, Entertainment in U.S. Society | 4 |
| MMGT 021A | Follow the Money I | 4 |
| MMGT 035 | Digital Music Basics | 2 |
| MMGT 050 | Music Industry Forum ** | 1 |
| MMGT 081A | How to Run and Independent Record Label I | 3 |
| MMGT 081B | How to Run and Independent Record Label II | 3 |
| MMGT 090 | Portfolio Review I | 0 |
| MMGT 100 | Music Publishing | 3 |
| MMGT 111 | Music Industry Analysis | 4 |
| MMGT 175 | Music Royalty Analysis | 3 |
| MMGT 180 | Senior Project Proposal | 1 |
| MMGT 185 | Senior Project | 1 |
| MMGT 187 | Music Management Internship (Must take at least two units) | 1-4 |
| MMGT 190A | Portfolio Review II | 0 |
| MMGT 190B | Portfolio Review III | 0 |
| MMGT 190C | Portfolio Presentation | 1 |
| MMGT 196 | Music Industry Career Development | 2 |
| MMGT 199 | Music Management Exit Examination | 1 |
| MHIS 005 | Music Appreciation | 4 |
| Performance/Required Music Electives | ||
| MAPP 001 Group Instrumental Instruction * | 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Media Production | ||
| Media Promotion | ||
| Entertainment Law | ||
| General Studies Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Critical Media Making (Tools) | ||
| Media Production and Digital Culture | ||
| Documentary Film Production | ||
| Electives | 32 | |
| * | MAPP 001 must be taken twice. Students with prior guitar or piano experience may elect to take a proficiency exam to receive credit by examination if successful for one or both required semesters of applied music instruction. |
| ** | Six semesters of MMGT 050 enrollment is required. Transfer students must enroll in each semester of residency. |
Analytical, Problem-Solving and Communicative Skills
- Access, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and present information using a variety of methods including computer-based media
- Make informed judgments and solve problems using evidence and reasoned analysis in the context of music industry topics
- Adapt message and media to the audience
Fundamental Music Industry Theory and Practice
- Use basic understanding of music industry business, legal, marketing and operational practices to articulate and recommend consideration of viable change to an existing business strategy
Select and Use Technology
Stay abreast of and use technology to carry out music management tasks
- Select and use the current range of professional office management computer software to complete office-related tasks
- Identify, learn, and appropriately apply available emerging technologies in the music and entertainment-based industry, especially as they relate to the creation, promotion and distribution of intellectual property
Entrepreneurship
Engage in entrepreneurial activities that apply critical knowledge of the music industry
- Demonstrate understanding of the overall functions and structures of the current music industry including copyright law, publishing, contracts, and licensing
- Identify and analyze major trends and events in the history of the music industry
- Identify general aspects of the various niches within the industry
- Distinguish/describe the structure and operations within the student’s industry area of interest
- Use knowledge of the music industry niches, structures, and trends to articulate a clear and reasoned approach to pursuing one’s own career and personal objectives
- Proactively articulate and engage in networking opportunities
Ethical Sensitivity
Identify ethical conflicts and articulate how own values are connected to the application of professional standards of conduct
- Identify sources of ethical conflicts in case examples
- Analyze and explain professional standards of ethical conduct in the music industry
- Articulate sources of own values and connect to decision-making preferences
Collaborative Coordination
Demonstrate interpersonal skills critical for success in team or collaborative environments.
- Articulate organizational structures typical to the music industry that shape decision-making
- Identify when collaborative decisions and/or teamwork is needed
- Draw out the perspectives of others critical to the task and decision-making
- Seek and use input from others to develop joint and sustainable initiatives and problem solutions
- Set-up meetings (or other coordination opportunities) and monitor and appropriately work with time constraints on team problem solving
- As needed, facilitate consensus by summarizing different opinions and articulating a perspective on pro and cons and/or compromise
