You will learn about the Music Industry and the factors which affect its operation. You will learn about the various types of organisations within the industry and the related function of each (record company, record label, publishing, distribution, retail outlets).
You will be shown how the advent of technology and innovative artistes/producers has affected and changed the Music Business.
You will analyse company structures and be shown the principal functional areas within, ie management, marketing, finance, human resources etc. You will be taught copyright, licensing and legal issues related to the Music Industry.
You will consider the steps required to set up a small business to produce and market a music CD, including a review of the business and interpersonal skills required.
You will learn how to develop budget and breakeven costs for the business and how to prepare suitable accounts.

3 hours per week. You will receive a mixture of lectures, tutorials and case studies to demonstrate the above.
A number of specialist external lectures will be arranged to provide current industry trends.
(1:n)2 (1:25)

Multimedia Lecture Theatre F14.
Tutorial facilities.

None.

Essence of Management Accounting, Chadwick, Prentice Hall, 1996, ISBN 0135523400
Understanding the UK Economy, P Curwen, MacMillam, 1997, ISBN 0333685253
This Business of Music , M. Williams, Krasilosky, Sidney Shemel, Billboard Books, 2000, ISBN 0823077578

100% ICA
Research into the Music Business, how it operates, identifying company types, internal structures and roles. (learning outcomes 1 and 2). 20%
Production of a Business Plan incorporating a Financial Balance Sheet and presentation (learning outcome 3). 80%