# Commercial Music: Music Business (Certificate of Achievement (CA))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/158/1904/1905/1907/1908

#### Overview

This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in the music business and become prepared for a career in music business. Students will gain a solid foundation in essential areas such as music theory, promotion, publishing, marketing, licensing, contracts, accounting, music technology, and entrepreneurship.

#### Career Opportunities

Typical career options include booking agent, personal manager, business manager, concert promotion, studio owner/manager, music legal services, publicity writer/ public relations, tour management, music retail, music publishing and distribution, and music licensing.

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Analyze and evaluate standard contracts and legal procedures in the music industry.
2.  Develop a variety of approaches for marketing and promoting musical ensembles.
3.  Develop strategies to solve challenges of self employment in the music industry.

##### **Commercial Music: Music Business (CA): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (12 Units)** | |  |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 |
| MUS 5 | American Cultures in Music | 3 |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 |
| **List A: Select One (3 Units)** | |  |
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUS 19 | Music Composition | 3 |
| MUS 35 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| **List B: Select One (3 Units)** | |  |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| **List C: Select One (3 Units)** | |  |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| **Total** | | **21** |