Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Music Business Program?
- What are the requirements for applying to the UGA Music Business Program?
- Can I major in Music Business?
- Do I have to be a musician in order to be in the program?
- How do I register for Music Business courses?
- Do I have to be a music major or a business major to enroll in the program?
- Is this certificate program offered online?
- Can I participate in the program if I’ve already graduated from college?
- With so many changes taking place in the music industry are there still jobs available?
What is the Music Business Program?
The purpose of the Music Business program is to develop business leaders for the music industry. By integrating content from a variety of disciplines, the program will create an intellectual synergy beyond what students can achieve in either the current business or music programs separately. Success in the music business requires a broad array of knowledge from a variety of diverse fields. The purpose of the Interdisciplinary Certificate then is to draw together these diverse and distinct areas of content into a coherent curriculum, providing students an opportunity that they otherwise would not have.
The certificate has a curriculum designed to provide foundation skills, specialized music business content, and electives to build specific competencies. Twenty-one hours of approved of coursework is required to complete the Music Business Certificate. The mixture of courses to obtain the certificate varies according to the student’s major.
What are the requirements for applying to the UGA Music Business Program?
- You must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher
- You must be enrolled at the University of Georgia and have completed at least 60 academic hours
- You must submit a completed application and attach a copy of your resume
- The program takes 21 hours to complete
Can I major in Music Business?
The Music Business Program is a certificate program, not a major. The certificate is taken in addition to your major area of study. Once the requirements are met, your transcript will be updated to show completion of a Music Business certificate.
Do I have to be a musician in order to be in the program?
You do not have to be a musician to participate in the program. However, we prefer you have an interest in pursuing a career in the music industry.
How do I register for Music Business courses?
Once you have been accepted to the Music Business Program, you will be granted Permission of Department (POD) for all MBUS courses. You will receive an email notification stating you have been cleared, along with the class call number, enabling you to register.
Do I have to be a music major or a business major to enroll in the program?
No. All majors are able to participate in the program. There are three major tracks to complete the program - business, music, and any major other than music of business. Click here (hyperlink to entrance requirements) to see the tracks.
Is this certificate program offered online?
Not currently.
Can I participate in the program if I’ve already graduated from college?
We do accept non-traditional students. You must apply (or in some cases re-apply) to UGA and get accepted as an “undergraduate” student before applying to our program. If you plan on doing this, please contact our office for more information.
With so many changes taking place in the music industry are there still jobs available?
Yes—there are now, and there will continue to be. The music industry is changing as digital technology continues to advance, but change related to technology has been a part of the industry since inception. We feel that the way business is done will not only continue to evolve, but that a well-educated, tech-savvy generation will lead the way.
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