certificate

Music Business

Gain the knowledge to tackle the rapidly evolving music industry.

This program is perfect for...

  • Aspiring music industry executives, producers, managers, songwriters and publishers
  • Music industry professionals seeking 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

Learn the fundamentals of a dynamic industry.

music business

The UCLA Extension Music Business Certificate program serves both aspiring and established music industry executives, artists, producers, managers, songwriters, and publishers seeking up-to-date information 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 music 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

This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
MUSC X 446.2
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
MUSC X 448.86
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
MUSC X 448.35
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
MUSC X 447.31
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Marketing
Select 1 marketing course from the list below.
MUSC X 448.80
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
MUSC X 451
Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer
Publishing
Select 1 publishing course from the list below.
MUSC X 448.17
Typically Offered: Fall
MUSC X 448.81
Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
Production
Select 1 production course from the list below.
MUSC X 441.3
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MUSC X 448.6
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
Elective Courses
Complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Music. Below is a list of suggested electives. 
Suggested Electives
MUSC X 484.31
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
MUSC X 449.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MUSC X 448.6
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
MUSC X 499
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

The program is open for enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and international students (F-1 student visa). 

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.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

7450.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

550.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**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.

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