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Entertainment Business Associate Degree
16 Months
The Associate of Applied Science in Entertainment Business is an intensive course of study that prepares students for a range of careers within the entertainment industry.
Learn about:
- Artist development
- Entertainment management
- Media production
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Entertainment Business Diploma
12 months
The Diploma in Entertainment Business is an intensive course of study that prepares students for a range of careers within the entertainment industry.
Learn about
- Artist development
- Entertainment management
- Media production
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Music Business Associate Degree
16 Months
This rigorous program primes students for a diverse variety of career possibilities, from working with established record, publishing, management, and production companies to taking the entrepreneurial path toward...
Become a:
- Booking agent
- Promotions Coordinator
- Artist Manager
- Media Business Entrepreneur
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Music Business Diploma
12 Months
The Music Business Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the music industry in a short amount of time.
Learn about:
- Promotion or Marketing
- Management
- Design or Production
- Publishing
Music Business Diploma
Program Overview
The Music Business Program (MBP) is an intensive course of study that prepares students for careers in the music business and entertainment industry. This course will help artists, producers, and performers understand how business partners with creativity. Classes explore the way projects are pitched, sold, copyrighted, produced, marketed, and delivered.
Students will receive training in promotion, marketing, management, graphic and web design, video and audio production, and publishing. It will prepare students for a diverse variety of career possibilities, from working with established record, publishing, and production companies to branching out and creating their own production and record companies.
Over the course of three semesters, this program covers:
Semester 1: Introduction to Copyright and Music Publishing, Industry Perspectives, and Audio in Media
Semester 2: The Record Business, Entertainment Media Distribution, and Video Production
Semester 3: Business and Legal Foundations, Contemporary Entertainment Marketing, and Multimedia and Web Development
QUALIFICATION
Diploma in Music Business
- Chicago, IL
Technical Skills
- Presentation Design
- Production for New Media
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Social Media Marketing
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Gantt Charting
- Guerilla Marketing
Professional Skills
- Entertainment Management
- Crowd Funding
- Managing Intellectual Property
- Promotion & Advertising
- Pitching & Presenting
- Merchandising
- Artist Management
- Organizing Street Teams
- Event & Tour Production
Career Options
- A&R Assistant
- Associate Producer
- Administrative Manager
- Advertising Agent
- Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Assistant
- Artist Liaison
- Artist Manager
- Booking Agent
- Booking Manager
- Brand/Product Management Assistant
- Business Affairs Assistant
- Business Development Assistant
- Catalog Manager
- Content Editor
- Contract Manager
- Copy Writer/Editor
- Electronic Publishing Specialist
- Electronic Technician
- Entrepreneur
- Licensing Assistant
- Manager
- Media Relations
- Event Planner
- Merchandiser
- Music Director
- Music Publisher
- Personal Assistant
- Producer
- Production Assistant
- Production Coordinator
- Promoter
- Promotions Coordinator
- Public Relations Consultant
- Publicist
- Radio Time Salesperson
- Retail Buyer
- Street Team
Employers
SAE Music Business graduates have the opportunity to work with established record, publishing, management and production companies as well as taking the entrepreneurial path toward creating their own business. View the full list here.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Copyright and Music Publishing | Industry Perspectives | Audio in Media | |
| Semester 2 | |||
| The Record Business | Entertainment Media Distribution | Video Production | |
| Semester 3 | |||
| Business and Legal Foundations | Contemporary Entertainment Marketing | Multimedia and Web Development | |
- Music Business Course
- Creative Media Course
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| Intro to Copyright and Music Publishing |
| Industry Perspectives |
| Audio in Media |
| Semester 2 |
| The Record Business |
| Entertainment Media Distribution |
| Video Production |
| Semester 3 |
| Business and Legal Foundations |
| Contemporary Entertainment Marketing |
| Multimedia and Web Development |
- Music Business Course
- Creative Media Course
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DURATION(S):
12 Months
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INTAKES:
Jan 2019
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NEXT INTAKE:
Enroll By: 14 Jan 2019
Start Date: 14 Jan 2019
End Date: 13 Dec 2019
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COURSE TYPE:
Diploma
Entry requirements
For entry requirements, please see our Admissions section.
Fees and Payments
| Tuition: | $22,000.00 |
| Music Business Package: | $620.00 |
| Technology Fee: | $1,079.00 |
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Total: |
$23,699.00 |
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Tuition may be paid by cash, check, money order, or bank transfer. SAE Institute also offers monthly payment plans with no interest or finance charges. These payments comply with state and federal requirements.
Class Schedule
Class sizes are limited to maximize individual attention. Please refer to the campus catalog for specific class times or contact the campus to determine class time availability. Not all class times are offered every semester. Students also attend practical lab sessions, and these hours are scheduled on an individual basis during hours of school operation, and the maximum number of students is based on the number of available stations. Extra lab time may be reserved without additional charge, subject to availability. Students may also be required to attend seminars/workshops for specific courses. Please refer to the Workshop Component section in the course catalog for details.