MU-400 Music Business I

On successful completion of this course, the student should:

• understand the structures and dynamics of the music industries and be able explain how it works, who the key stakeholders are and what they do
• understand the historic background of copyright and have knowledge about intellectual property rights, author’s rights, patent law, contract law and company law
• understand Intellectual Property within an arts management/cultural industry context
• understand the music industry origin, development, and the connection between its different

revenue streams

The course makes use of lectures, seminars, and group work. The course will include and build on different professional websites and online sources, in addition to the academic literature. Guest lecturers from the music industry may also be utilized and the course will include meeting-points with the professional music industries.

Parts of the lessons are mandatory. These parts are communicated at the beginning of the semester through Canvas. The expected workload for students is 27 hours per credit.

Eksamen består av en individuell muntlig presentasjon av et gitt tema (10-15 min),

med påfølgende spørsmål fra sensor (10 min). Tema blir gitt 2 uker før eksamen.

Karakteruttrykk: Gradert karakter

The course will focus on the practical applications of leadership and management to the music industry through case studies, group role-playing, and simulations to enhance the students leadership abilities while developing skills in organisational efficiency, managerial effectiveness, adaptability and alignment. The course makes use of lectures, group work and workshops.

Estimated student workload in this course is 27 hours per ECTS credits.

• Two term papers
• Compulsory attendance in the lectures.

Further information is given at the beginning of the semester through Canvas.