International Music Licensing

Department - MBUS
Offered - Fall
Course number - MB-P415

This course focuses on comparing and contrasting the licensing frameworks in the United States and European communities, paying special attention to the monetization of new licensing opportunities in media vehicles such as gaming, film, television, and the internet. Financial analysis and valuation of properties will be addressed through music industry case studies as used by business professionals in the international publishing corporations. In the first few weeks, students acquire a thorough understanding of the structure of the global music publishing industry, including its history, function, laws, and an overview of the financial income streams. In the following weeks, students unravel research subjects, analyze companies, acquire a song catalogue, and find ways to exploit and market their catalogue. The goal is to give students the competencies to work as a Music Supervisor at a film or television studio, an international music publishing company, or to start their own company.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Don Gorder
Prerequisites: LMSC-251 and MB-335
Required of: None
Electable by: MBUS majors