MUCE 4040 - Music Law and Finance

3 hours

Students learn to describe the legal-musical ecosystem, identify legal conflicts of interest, explain key legal concepts and issues including copyright and business entities, examine and evaluate typical music industry contracts, and have an understanding of finance management skills including budgeting, long-term saving options, tax preparation, salary negotiation, etc. Students do not simply learn about the course topics (listed below) but they also experience them firsthand through various projects and assignments. Students write a contract, create a budget, create a crowdfunding campaign, etc. In-depth case studies are used to further explore music law topics. A variety of guest speakers who are experts in their fields share their expertise and experience.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $50.20

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