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Music Business, AAAS Planning Guide


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How to use this Planning Guide:

This planning guide provides in-depth information about the requirements for this degree. Review this information with your advisor and develop a plan for completion. 

  • Click on “print degree planner”  for a print-friendly version of this planning guide; when you apply for graduation, you will use this form to document the classes you have taken.
  • The Class Schedule will tell you when classes are available this quarter. 
  • The Annual Schedule  can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.

Program Description:

The Music Business Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in music merchandising and related occupations. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Music should follow the Music Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (95 Credits)


Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Program Prerequisites:


There are no prerequisites to start this program. ENGL& 101  or BTWRT 215  or an equivalent transfer course is a degree requirement; the prerequisite is college English or ENGL 099  or BTWRT 115  or placement into ENGL& 101 . Completion of BUSTC 105  or MATH& 148  is a degree requirement. The prerequisite for MUSTC 106  is successful completion of MATH 080  (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 099 . Students without secure knowledge of music fundamentals and keyboard ability should take MUSC 100  and MUSC 120  before taking MUSC& 141 .

Core Curriculum - 17 Credits


Communication Skills (5 Credits)


Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


Multicultural Studies (5 Credits)


Choose either CMST 203  or MCS 105 .

Human Relations (2 Credits)


Music & Performance Electives - 18 Credits


Select from Applied Music & Performance Electives

Other Electives - 10 Credits


Select from Other Music Business Option Electives

Approval To Graduate


Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree


* Courses meet the General Education/Related Instruction Requirements

1st Year


2nd Year


Fall Quarter


Winter Quarter


Spring Quarter


Program Advisor:


Steve Malott
206-546-4670 smalott@shoreline.edu Rm 809
Bruce Spitz
206-546-4662 bspitz@shoreline.edu Rm 807

Program Information:


Length of Program: 95 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: www.shoreline.edu/music/musictech.aspx

EPC 2831

Music Technology: Music Business-What is it?


Music Business focuses on the sale and promotion of musicians, musical products and services such as live performances, music recordings and videos, musical instruments, analog and digital audio equipment, MIDI equipment and sheet music. Students learn the fundamentals of music theory, along with the basic elements of merchandising including marketing, salesmanship, legal issues, business math and practical accounting. In addition, students develop related skills in professional communications and human relations.

Program Outcomes:


Students who successfully complete this program -by achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program-should be able to:

  1. Apply principles of marketing and salesmanship in the merchandising of musical products or productions.
  2. Create radio commercials as well as educational and instructional industrial productions.
  3. Apply basic business math skills and accounting principles to plan and evaluate merchandising strategies.
  4. Explain the basic principles of music theory.
  5. Apply principles of applied music and performance in a selected area of interest – vocal or instrumental.

Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Degree in Music Technology: Music Business?


Graduates from the Music Business Option might work for talent agencies, booking agents, artist management companies, record companies, music publishing companies, record stores or audio and MIDI equipment manufacturers.

Potential employers include: Graduates from the Music Business Option might work for talent agencies, booking agents, artist management companies, record companies, music publishing companies, record stores or audio and MIDI equipment manufacturers. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College


16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

206-546-4101

www.shoreline.edu

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