Summary

Learn fundamentals of music theory while gaining specialized skills in merchandising including marketing, salesmanship, legal issues and practical accounting. Prepare for a career in the sale and promotion of musicians, musical products and services.

Completion Award
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
Length of Study
90 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring
Location
On Campus

  • Apply principles of marketing and salesmanship in the merchandising of musical products or productions
  • Create radio commercials as well as educational and instructional industrial productions
  • Apply basic business math skills and accounting principles to plan and evaluate merchandising strategies
  • Explain the basic principles of music theory
  • Apply principles of applied music and performance in a selected area of interest - vocal or instrumental
In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

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Potential employers include: Graduates from the Music Business Option might work for talent agencies, booking agents, artist management companies, record companies, music publishing companies, record stores or audio and MIDI equipment manufacturers.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2023-2024
WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen

On Campus
Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $145.17  $245.71  $339.54 $162.51
5 credits $673.85  $1,176.57  $1,645.70  $760.55
12 credits (full-time) $1,462.52  $2,476.40 $3,422.10  $1,637.76
15 credits $1,641.05 $2,667.59  $3,624.45 $1,819.05

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

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