Music Management and Enterprise (MUSI40092)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Students will develop skills needed to build careers within music-focused arts organisations or as independent entrepreneurs. Designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice, it explores diverse career opportunities in music-focused arts organisations and independent enterprises.

Students will reflect upon their personal objectives and competencies, gaining clarity on shaping their career pathways. Through creative thinking and practical exercises, they will explore innovative ways to incorporate their musical knowledge into viable and fulfilling careers.

Students will engage through creative thinking and practical exercises with topics such as governance, funding, programming and marketing. This provides a real-world understanding of the organisational frameworks that underpin music-focused arts organisations or independent projects.

Students will critically evaluate contemporary challenges faced by music-focused arts organisations, such as funding constraints, audience development, accessibility, climate impact and digital transformation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • reflect upon, articulate and communicate personal objectives and competencies related to establishing a career in music;
  • think creatively about ways to incorporate musical skills and knowledge into a career;
  • develop and refine strategies for building and sustaining careers involving music;
  • follow a well-conceived process in applying for or creating music-related positions;
  • understand key factors unique to music-focussed arts organisations;
  • develop skills to be able to critically evaluate issues and challenges faced by music-focussed arts organisations.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have:

  • advanced their communication skills through contributions to seminar discussions and presentations;
  • expanded their research and writing skills;
  • developed their conceptual and planning skills;
  • extended their abilities to think creatively.

Last updated: 4 March 2025