Music Business is a CTE (Career and Technical Education) program with a focus on skill-building for an independent career or employment in the music industry. MCC's Music Business Program offers a range of CTE courses to support the development of business management, marketing, self-promotion and legal skills.

General Information:

100-Level Courses are survey courses that are designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the theoretical concepts and business structures that form the foundation of the music industry. A broad range of topics are examined through lectures, exams, discussions and practice exercises. Students learn about the history and development of industry business models, economic principles, legal structures and technological impacts on the music business. 100-Level courses are geared for students with no previous experience in the music industry. Critical Gateway Courses include MUC109 and MUC110.

200-Level Courses are more advanced courses that build on learning from 100-Level courses and support students in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world industry challenges. These courses are, generally, project-based and require students to work independently to develop marketing, promotional, and business planning projects for their own careers in the Music Industry. 200-Level courses address more advanced topics and are appropriate for students with some previous experience in the music industry. 200-Level courses are geared for students who have mastered the theoretical concepts covered in MUC109 and MUC110 and are ready to take the next action steps towards self-directed, career development. Courses include MUC293, MUC209, MUC210 and MUC242.

Specialized Workshops and Capstone Experience Courses:

The MCC Music Business program offers students several specialized courses including:

MUC216- short workshop course that offers techniques and instruction on timely topics and technologies in the industry.
FMT107- A Humanities (HU) General Education course that transfers to the AZ 4-year universities and fulfills the Humanities requirement at MCC/Maricopa. FMT107 Career Pathways in the Media invites students to explore creative careers in the media industry

The Capstone Experience is required of all students seeking a credential in Music Business (Associate of Applied Science or Certificate of Completion). Capstone courses are designed to be the culmination of students' learning experiences in the program and to prepare students to launch a focused career project or obtain an internship or paid position in the industry. Students may choose between MUC296WA Cooperative Education, MUC298AA-AC Special Projects or MUC290AA Music Internship to fulfill the Capstone requirement and should take their selected course in the last semester prior to graduation. An internship is not required.

See more information on Capstone Course Requirements.