The program is open for enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and international students (F-1 student visa).
This program is perfect for...
- Aspiring music industry executives, producers, managers, songwriters, and publishers
- Music industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge
- Musicians
- Individuals interested in the business side of the music industry
What you can learn.
- Understand and apply the functions of the A&R professional
- Learn the key elements of music production
- Acquire management skills for touring and artist management
- Gain experience in marketing, publishing, and legal issues
About this program.
As the music industry continues to rapidly evolve, the Music Business Certificate serves both aspiring and established music industry executives, artists, producers, managers, songwriters, and publishers who desire up-to-date information on the principles of the music industry in the areas of A&R, touring, marketing, legal issues, publishing, and artist management.
Courses are taught by industry experts who combine the latest in industry trends with real world experience. Most courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate busy professionals.
Duration: 1 year (full-time pace) to 3 years
Unit Requirement: 40
GPA Requirement: minimum 3.0 for certificate completion
BMI proudly supports UCLA Extension's Music Business Certificate Program.
What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers
1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program
50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program
85%
recommend a certificate program to others
Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
Marketing
Select 1 marketing course from the list below.
Publishing
Select 1 publishing course from the list below.
Production
Select 1 production course from the list below.
Elective Courses
Complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Music. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.
An internship in the music industry can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in an internship.
This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.
Acceptable tests and minimum scores
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
- TOEFL: 80 (iBT)
- IELTS: 6.5
- iTEP: 4.5
- CAE: B (CEFR C1)
- CPE: C (CEFR C2)
- TOEIC: 685
- DUOLINGO (DET): 105
While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.
International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
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Contact Us
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