Courses & Curriculum

Chatham's music business major is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from music and business. Explore this page's sample courses and curriculum, and come back soon for a more detailed example of degree progression.

Sample Courses & Curriculum

Intro to Music Business

The course presents a broad overview of the music industry and covers topics such as recording, distribution, publishing, promotion, and artist management. Students will explore a range of career possibilities and develop strategies for pursuing career paths of interest. 

Legal Issues in Music Performance and Production

The course focuses on legal issues specific to the performance and production of music. Topics include copyright, publishing, licensing, performance rights, royalties, artist management, and digital distribution.

Managing Non-Profits

Through the use of case studies, assignments, and class projects, this course familiarizes students with the distinctiveness of nonprofit organizations and their management. Specific topics include marketing and fundraising, budgeting, personnel management and supervision, strategic planning and implementation, environmental and program evaluation, and managing inter-organizational networks.

Sound Recording Basics

In this course students learn basic principles of sound recording and apply those concepts to an area of personal significance such as music performance.

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