Classical Music Business MA

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What will you study on MA Classical Music Business?

You will study six modules over the duration of this course; three of which are core modules and will give you a broad overview and knowledge of the key principles and theories. The three remaining modules are optional and allow you the opportunity to run your own classical music events or to explore music entrepreneurship.

This module will enable you to critically examine contemporary issues and practices within the classical music industry. You will also evaluate a range of contractual agreements used in the sector.

This module explores the changing ways arts organisations raise income to support activity. You will focus on commercial, public and philanthropic income and understand the ways to communicate and build relationships with different funders, investors and customers.

This is a double credit module that allows high level enquiry into your chosen area of classical music business through a placement with an industry organisation. The placement will typically consist of 16 hours a week, over a four month period and can take place between January and September.

This module will allow you to critically examine organisational and leadership structures. You will also evaluate challenges in the global political, economic and social context for the classical music sector.

This module is designed to introduce the practice and theory of arts event management to those with no or little prior experience. You will be taught through experience and will be expected to run two or more live events during the year through team work. This module may be most suitable for full-time students.

This module will allow you to develop a systematic understanding of music entrepreneurship, in particular business models and intellectual property (IP). You will then be able to apply your knowledge to identify and exploit opportunities. The module is studied jointly with students from the MA Creative Entrepreneurship (Music).

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.