Program Information
Learn more about the Music Industry Studies program.
Course Sequence
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Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Music Industry Studies: Music Business II (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5258
- Total Credits Required
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
- Available Online
- Yes
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 3 | |
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180. | CS or CS | 3 | |
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or AHM, C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | RE | 1 | ||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC293 | Self-Promotion for Music | RC | 1 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | RC or RC or None | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives | RE | 5–6 | ||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | RC | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 3 | |
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180. | CS or CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or AHM, C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| MUC293 | Self-Promotion for Music | RC | 1 | ||
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | RC | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | RE | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | RC | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | RC or None or None | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives | RE | 4–5 |
Restricted Electives
Students should work with their program advisor to select 10-11 credits from courses that align with the academic/career goals and further their development in the areas of Music Business and Marketing, Music Production, and Commercial Performance. Courses from required courses area may not be used.
Music Business and Marketing
GBS+++ Any GBS General Business course
MKT+++ Any MKT Marketing course
MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course
Music Production
MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course
MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course
Commercial Performance
MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course
MUP+++ Any MUP Music: Performance course
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
- RC = Required Course
- RE = Restricted Elective
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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Previous Catalog Years
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