Music Industry Trends and Special Topics

MB-433

The music industry is in a constant state of flux. The internet and the digital revolution have given rise to a slew of new platforms, processes, practices, policies and business models. In this course, students will research, discuss, analyze, present, argue, defend, and write about recent developments, as well as a variety of topics based on current events obtained from leading industry sources (ex. Hypebot, Music Ally, Billboard Bulletin, etc.), and/or one or more designated topics, based on the individual instructor’s area of interest or expertise, (ex. new streaming platforms, music industry social justice initiatives, the use and impact of social media, companies going public, etc.). 

Credits
1
Prerequisites
LSOC-225, MB-211, MB-255, MB-301, and MB-395 (concurrent enrollment allowed)
Required Of
None
Electable By
MBUS and MILI majors
Major Elective for
Music Business
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Los Angeles
Department
MBUS
Course Chair
Tonya Butler
Taught By
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