About the course

The ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually and analytically with the elements of music ? rhythm, harmony, and structure. A basic understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style, and ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces. An acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources, including, but not limited to, jazz, popular, classical, and world music forms. The ability to defend musical judgements. A functional proficiency in at least one area of instrumental or vocal performance. An overview understanding of the music industry, including the functions and organizational structures of its basic component sectors, and the relationships of these sectors together. A working knowledge of the multiple ways the music industry and its sectors use principles and techniques of marketing, promotion, management, and merchandising, including the development, manufacturing, distribution and retailing of musical products. A basic knowledge of the fundamental principles, issues, and systems associated with creative and intellectual property, including but not limited to copyright, publishing, licensing, patents, and trademarks. A functional knowledge of artist and concert management, including but not limited to promotion and production. An overview and understanding of organizational structures, practices, and standard issues associated with music organizations. A basic understanding of how computers and information technologies influence the business environment, e-commerce, and the decisions of various sectors of the music industry. A basic knowledge of the major information and data sources that support or influence decision-making in the music industry and in business more generally. An understanding of the fundamental principles of micro- and macro-economics sufficient to apply them to basic economics analysis, evaluation, and decisions-making. A functional knowledge of accounting, including financial and managerial accounting. A basic understanding of principles, techniques, and common practices in business law, management, business ethics, and marketing, including but not limited to consumer behavior, market research, publicity, and public relations. A basic understanding of international business practices. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Columbia
Spring (January), 2025	Columbia
Spring (January), 2026	Columbia

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Carolina - Shorelight

Transcripts, marksheets and other academic credentials must be official and submitted from all post-secondary schools attended. They are considered official if issued in a sealed document from the school.

　　IETLS Academic - Overall Score 6.5 (with subscores of 6.0)

　　TOEFL IBT - overall score 80.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Carolina - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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