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Music Business

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

CIP 50.0999.02

University Studies Requirements 43-48 Hours

University studies selections must include: 

Communications and Basic Skills: CSC 199  Introduction to Information Technology

Social Sciences: ECO 213  Principles of Microeconomics

Recommended University Studies Elective: ECO 230  Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Music Courses - 57 Hours
 
  MUS 098   Recital Attendance and Assembly1
  MUS 099   Freshman Orientation
  MUS 114-119   Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester)
  MUS 170   Theory I
  MUS 171   Aural Skills I
  MUS 172   Functional Keyboard I
  MUS 173   Theory II
  MUS 174   Aural Skills II
  MUS 175   Functional Keyboard II
  MUS 214-219   Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester)
  MUS 270   Theory III
  MUS 271   Aural Skills III
  MUS 273   Theory IV
  MUS 274   Aural Skills IV
  MUS 323   Basic Conducting
  MUS 381   Music History and Literature I
  MUS 382   Music History and Literature II
  MUS 383   Music History and Literature III
  MUS 490   Senior Seminar
 
Ensembles
 
 

Students are required to participate in a major ensemble involving their primary instrument concurrent with every semester of applied music study.  Major ensembles include Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and University Chorale. Some performance areas have more specific requirements.  Students should consult their advisors and applied lesson teachers for detailed requirements.

 
300 Level and Above Electives - 9 Hours
 
Music Business Courses - 30 Hours2
 
  ACC 200   Principles of Financial Accounting1
  JMC 391   Public Relations Principles
  JMC 394   Introduction to Advertising
  MGT 350   Fundamentals of Management
  MKT 360   Principles of Marketing
  MUS 230   Introduction to Music Industry
  MUS 330   Music Business I
  MUS 331   Music Business II
  MUS 488   Cooperative Education/Internship
  MUS 489   Cooperative Education/Internship
 
Total Curriculum Requirements - 125-130 hours
 
 
  1Six successful semesters of MUS 098 are required. To successfully complete the course each semester the student must gain credit for 13 approved recitals and have no more than one absence from required assembly programs.

  2It is recommended that ACC 201 also be taken.

 
 
The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment. 


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