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CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Music Business)

National ID: CUA50820 State ID: AC72
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Would you like to work in the music industry as an employee or in your own business?

Learn how to promote events and manage artists so you can start your own business or gain work in the music industry with this qualification.

You'll learn combined music and business skills in event promotion, artist management, record label operations and music publishing. Since 1996 our music graduates have gone on to form bands such as Birds of Tokyo and work with bands such as Gyroscope, Karnivool and Eskimo Joe all under the guidance of our industry experienced lecturers.

This hands-on approach throughout the year culminates in opportunities for work placement for you to apply a range of specific music business skills.

  • Develop current music industry practices
  • Promote music events
  • Manage artists
  • Understand record label operations

I have the following attributes:

  • Passion and interest in the music industry
  • Perseverance and determination to succeed in a very competitive industry
  • Flexible with good time management skills
  • Good communication skills and an ability to network

If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) Certificate III

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

Other job titles may include:

  • Studio and Film Sound Producer
  • Musical Director
  • Music Producer
  • Music Business Manager 

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

Study options and next steps

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Semester 1, 2024

Leederville - On Campus

Details
Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Leederville
How On campus
Course fee
Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
General $5,205.21 $815.00 $6,020.21

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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