Music Business and Entrepreneurship

Program Description

Turn your passion into a profession at Hennepin Technical College!

Our new Music Business & Entrepreneurship (MUBE) program is designed for students who are interested in learning to develop successful and sustainable careers in a rapidly changing artistic environment.

Curriculum focuses on entrepreneurship, small-business development, modern music technologies, and industry trends to help students take advantage of the wealth of opportunities that exist in all aspects of music, media, and entertainment.

Coursework includes:

• Music Business & Entrepreneurship:
   Music Industry, Music Technology, Musicianship, Copyright, and Content Development/Monetization
  
• Interactive Production & Graphic Design:
   Social Media Production, Video Production, and Web Development
  
• Business & Accounting:
   Accounting Fundamentals, Selling, Business Law, and Digital Marketing
  
• General Education:
   Music, Communications, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

Learn to leverage your creativity while developing real-world business skills at Hennepin Technical College!

*Courses for the program are delivered in a mix of classroom and online formats. Degrees offered include AAS, Diploma, and Certificate.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Mostly Online and Brooklyn Park campus
Start Semester: Rotating (Fall, Spring, & Summer)
Campus: Online, Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

First semester requirements in the Music Business & Entrepreneurship Program include:

• Admission to Hennepin Tech
• Enrollment in MUBE 1000 - Intro to Music Business & Entrepreneurship
• 78+ on Reading Placement Test or ENGL0921
• Please contact an advisor or counselor with any questions you may have

Required Equipment List ($1200-$2000):

• Laptop (Mac or PC)
• Audio Interface
• Ableton Live Software
• Headphones
• MIDI Keyboard (or pad controller)
• Microphone
• Accessories (Cables, Microphone Stand, etc)

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at CAREERwise.

Accreditation and Affiliations

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2003, HTC became a member of the HLC Academic Quality Improvement Program.

MUBE Faculty are voting members of the International Music Business Research Association.

Articulations

MUBE faculty are working towards offering 2+2 articulations with multiple State and Private Colleges in an effort to provide students the option to obtain an A.A.S. from Hennepin Technical College and Undergraduate Degree from a local University (Agreements TBA).

For a complete list of current of all agreements, please visit the Minnesota Transfer website.

Industry Partners

The Music Business department's advisory committee is comprised of industry professionals throughout various disciplines including venue management, artist development, music production, and education. The committee is essential in gathering insight into industry trends and the alignment of curriculum with what students need to be prepared for the competitive music industry.

Awards & Certifications

• Music Business & Entrepreneurship (A.A.S.) | Full-Time Semester Sequence
• Music Business & Entrepreneurship (Diploma) | Full-Time Semester Sequence
• Music Business & Entrepreneurship (Certificate) | Full-Time Semester Sequence | Part-Time Semester Sequence

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Faculty

Walter Boyd

Michael Krajewski