Commercial Music: Music Business
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Music · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Analyze and evaluate standard contracts and legal procedures in the music industry.
- Develop a variety of approaches for marketing and promoting musical ensembles.
- 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 | |