Music Business & Entrepreneurship Major
This major is an interdisciplinary degree program combining music, business, and worship arts. The program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to create, perform, and record their own popular songs and worship music, and then start their own small music business with which they can market their work. The Music Business Entrepreneurship major culminates in MUS473 Senior Music Business Project (2-12 c.h.) that includes a faculty-juried business plan presentation and faculty-juried public performance in addition to cooperative work with other senior project students in artist relations, concert promotion and concert production. The Senior Project is the capstone experience and assessment.
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- No more than 9 hours of MUS topics courses, and no more than 24 hours total of applied music (private lessons, class lessons, senior projects and performing ensembles) can apply toward graduation requirements.
- Piano proficiency is required for all music majors and students must enroll in private lessons for credit until examination (given during piano juries at the end of each semester) is passed. If it is failed, the student must repeat it until successfully passed; the examination should be passed by the end of the junior year. Specific requirements are available from any of the music faculty.
- Students majoring in Music Business and Entrepreneurship may not add a Business minor.
- Students must choose a concentration in Voice or an Instrument to accompany this major.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- DCW301 Reflecting on the Conversation (1 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
- MUS181 Music Appreciation (3 c.h.) may not be taken by students in this major
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Courses | ||
| BUS240 | Economic Principles | 3 |
| BUS255 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUS344 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS454 | Entrep/New Venture Management | 3 |
| BUS364 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| or BUS367 | Content/Social Media Marketing | |
| Music Business | ||
| MUS172 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS272 | Audio Production Lab I | 1 |
| MUS372 | Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUS472 | Audio Production Lab II | 1 |
| MUS174 | Introduction to Music Publishing and Copyright | 3 |
| MUS473 | Senior Music Business Project | 2 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference 1 | 1 |
| Worship Arts | ||
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| WOR152 | Worship Band Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS320 | Songwriting | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Relationships | ||
| Personality | ||
| Integration of Psychology and Christianity | ||
| Music Courses | ||
| MUS151 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS152 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS251 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS153 | Ear Training/Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS154 | Ear Training/Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUS253 | Ear Training/Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUS280 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 | 3 |
| or MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | |
| Applied Piano | ||
| MUS175 | Commercial Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS176 | Commercial Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS275 | Commercial Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUS276 | Commercial Class Piano IV | 1 |
| Complete three hours of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Priv Piano Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Piano Instr., Credit | ||
| Applied Major Instruments | ||
| Priv Voice/Piano/Perc/Guitar Instr. 3 | 6 | |
| Ensemble Participation | ||
| Students should complete a minimum of 3.5 credits of MUS150 (7 semesters), in addition to 3.5 credits of small ensembles. | 7 | |
| Chamber Music Ensemble | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| University Choir | ||
| Total Hours | 74.5 | |
- 1
Students should register for MUS293 every semester they attend Judson. Registration is for 0 credits except for the student's final semester, when it must be taken for 1 credit hour.
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In addition to Commercial Class Piano, students should complete three semesters of MUS302/402.
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Private lessons should be taken in the concentration area. The Music department recommends that lessons be taken during the first two semesters for no credit, and every subsequent semester for credit. At least 4 hours should be upper division.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Business and Entrepreneurship (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| MUS0** Private Music Lessons, No Credit | 0 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS151 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS153 | Ear Training/Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS172 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS272 | Audio Production Lab I | 1 |
| MUS175 | Commercial Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement ) | 3 |
| MUS0** Private Music Lesson, No Credit | 0 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS152 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS154 | Ear Training/Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUS176 | Commercial Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS372 | Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUS472 | Audio Production Lab II | 1 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 16.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| BUS240 | Economic Principles | 3 |
| MUS2** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS174 | Introduction to Music Publishing and Copyright | 3 |
| MUS251 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS275 | Commercial Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | ||
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| BUS255 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| MUS2** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS276 | Commercial Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUS320 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| WOR152 | Worship Band Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUS364 or BUS367 |
Digital Marketing or Content/Social Media Marketing |
3 |
| MUS302 | Priv Piano Instr., Credit | 1 |
| MUS3** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS280 or MUS281 |
The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 2 or The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present |
3 |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | ||
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| BUS344 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 3 | 1 |
| MUS302 | Priv Piano Instr., Credit | 1 |
| MUS3** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Hours | 14.5 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| ENG380 Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 | |
| BUS454 | Entrep/New Venture Management | 3 |
| Psychology Elective 4 | 3 | |
| MUS402 | Priv Piano Instr., Credit | 1 |
| MUS4** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| MUS293 | Music Business Conference | 1.00 |
| Piano Proficiency Exam | ||
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS4** Private Music Lesson, Credit | 1 | |
| MUS473 | Senior Music Business Project | 10-12 |
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation 5 | 3 |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Total Hours | 123-125 | |
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First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
MUS280 The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 (3 c.h.)/MUS281 The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present (3 c.h.) may be swapped with ENG380 or the BST elective in the Fall of the 4th year
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GEN301 equivalent
- 4
See major audit for PSY elective options
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The online section is recommended