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Bachelor Completion Program
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About This Program
Bachelor Completion Program
Associate Program
Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™
Admissions & Financial Aid
News & Grads
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About This Program

If you’re searching for a bachelor’s degree in music business, studying at Full Sail can help you develop a broad skill set that can be applied across many opportunities in entertainment.

Now more than ever, artists depend on innovative approaches to give them an edge in the market. The fact is that behind every great artist is a great team. In this curriculum, you’ll learn marketing, publishing, artist management, retail, and other relevant skills to help you become an effective player in the music business. The associate-level courses will help you build foundational knowledge, followed by advanced concepts in the bachelor’s portion.

Top Music Business Schools — Billboard, 2024

Upcoming Start Dates

  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 3
  • April 7

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Earn 2 Degrees

STUDENTS ENROLLING IN
WILL ALSO COMPLETE
HOW THIS WORKS

This undergraduate program is structured with two areas of focus that, when completed, will provide you with two distinct degrees. First, you’ll complete associate-level classes designed to give you foundational knowledge while still featuring focused core classes in your area of study.

You’ll then transition seamlessly into the bachelor’s portion of the program, where advanced courses will allow you to expand your skills and give you even more hands-on experience.

Bachelor Completion Program

DEGREE NAME

Business Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Music Business

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Qualified campus students can receive up to $15,000 with the Academic Advantage Scholarship. Financial aid available to those who qualify. View Details

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • People often describe me as having good business sense.
  • I'm passionate about music.
  • I can sell anybody anything.
  • I'm self-motivated and ambitious.
  • I'm great at making others look good.
  • I have a good ear.
  • I'm obsessed with the latest music industry trends.
  • I live for collaboration.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Professional Writing - This course prepares students to write effectively and apply contemporary technologies in today's world. Students will learn to recognize the connection between the development of their writing skills and their career success.

Music Business Marketing - This course explores marketing concepts as they relate to the nuances of the music business. Students will construct strategic plans in the selection and development of music business products and integrate traditional and nontraditional promotional avenues.

Music Supervision - In this course, students will learn how to serve as a creative liaison between the music industry and the visual-media industries, including film, television, video games, and advertising.

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Associate Program

DEGREE NAME

Music Business Associate of Applied Science

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • People often describe me as having good business sense.
  • I'm passionate about music.
  • I'm self-motivated and ambitious.
  • I'm great at making others look good.
  • I have a good ear.
  • I'm obsessed with the latest music industry trends.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Business Management - This course examines various types of organizational structures and corporate cultures. Students will also gain insight on the importance of creativity and innovation in making business decisions.

Music Business Models - This course provides students with an overview of music business corporate structure and the support companies that assist in the development, distribution, and sale of music.

Music Copyright & Publishing - This course teaches students how to protect their creative works and provides an overview of the business mechanisms that can affect the use of their songs and those of their clients.

Campus Catalog & Sequence for This Program

Online Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™

Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Project Launchbox

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Included Components

  • Apple MacBook
  • 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

Other Software Taught in this Program

  • Movie Magic Scheduling (Download)

Admissions & Financial Aid

A Different Admissions Process

No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.

Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.

Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.

Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.

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