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The Related Field in Music Business is a selective program for eligible graduate music students. It provides a framework for advanced coursework and internship opportunities in music business, arts administration and management, entrepreneurship, communication, networking, leadership, marketing, and additional subjects. Students who complete the related field will further develop their entrepreneurial skills and music business experience. While admission in the related field is limited and competitive, music business courses are open to all students who meet the relevant prerequisites. Interested applicants must contact their major field professors and/or area advisors to decide if this is an option for their degree plan.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of the MUCE-5000 (Music Business and Entrepreneurship) or equivalent. *Application can be submitted during the last week of classes in the semester in which students take the MUCE 5000 class.
  • Students with demonstrated experience launching a music-related venture—either non-profit or for-profit—will be preferred. Examples include Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, or any other type of business entity.
  • Students with experience in performing arts management and/or administration may also qualify. Examples include working for an existing musical organization (e.g. a symphony orchestra or choir, a chamber music ensemble, an educational institution, a community outreach musical program, or other). Such experience can be acquired by completing the MUCE 5030 (Music Entrepreneurship Practicum/ Internship).

Application information

Applications must be submitted by December 1st for the Fall term and May 1st for the Spring term via email to Jessica Muñiz-Collado: jessica.collado@unt.edu

Applications should include the following:

  • A personal statement (300-500 words) describing the student's music business/entrepreneurial experience, career goals, interests, and reasons for interest in the related field. The student's contact information should also be included. 
  • A portfolio, website, or other documentation demonstrating evidence of music business/entrepreneurship activity and experience. 

Related Field (MM)
Music Entrepreneurship

  • MUCE 5000 - Music Business and Entrepreneurship
  • MUCE 5030 - Music Entrepreneurship Practicum/Internship (3 hours). Note that MUCE 5030 is offered for variable credit, which will allow students to fulfill the requirement over over as many as three semesters.

3 hours chosen from:

  • MUCE 5010 - Marketing for Musicians
  • MUCE 5020 - Music Leadership and Performing Arts Management
  • MUCE 5050 - Artist Management and Touring
  • Other courses in consultation with area coordinator in music business

Related Field (DMA)

Music Entrepreneurship

  • MUCE 5000 - Music Business and Entrepreneurship 
  • MUCE 5030 - Music Entrepreneurship Practicum/Internship (3 hours). Note that MUCE 5030 is offered for variable credit, which will allow students to fulfill the requirement over over as many as three semesters.  

6 hours chosen from:

  • MUCE 5010 - Marketing for Musicians 
  • MUCE 5020 - Music Leadership and Performing Arts Management 
  • MUCE 5050 - Artist Management & Touring
  • Other courses in consultation with area coordinator in music business
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