Required each semester of Music Business students who are enrolled for 12 hours or more. Specific requirements are stated in the course syllabus. Students are required to attend a specific number of seminars each semester as well as one of several Music Business Showcases per semester. MBU 400 is also a corequisite for students enrolled in MBU 298, Music Business Internship. An intensive study of microphone design and techniques used for recording acoustic instruments.
Course of study includes a research project in microphone technology and applications.
A study of the many roles of the modern recording engineer. The course will also address computerized control of sound systems and related equipment. Entertainment entrepreneurship is based on the process of identifying opportunities in the entertainment marketplace, exploring potential resources to pursue those opportunities, and committing to action the resources necessary to exploit the opportunities for long-term gain. An analysis of the various aspects of artist management including talent agencies, personal management, performance and recording contracts, tours, and artist promotion. A requirement for all Music Business graduates during the last semester of work prior to graduation.