Course Catalogs

Recording & Entertainment Industries (BAN)

BAN 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
BAN 202  David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series  (0 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This lecture series features music business leaders and will focus on business trends, day-to-day demands, negotiations and the nuances of recent/current successful projects.
Repeatable  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity  
BAN 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
BAN 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
BAN 301  David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series  (0-0.5 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 601  
This lecture series features music business leaders and will focus on business trends, day-to-day demands, negotiations and the nuances of recent/current successful projects. Additional work required for graduate students.
Repeatable 8 times for 4 credits maximum  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity  
BAN 335  Business of Record Labels & Music Publishers  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 635, MBU 635  
This course delivers advanced learning and hands-on experience with, and access to the music business. The course is structured around a song release cycle with a focus on record labels and publishers. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BAN 344  Diversity and the Music Industry  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 644, MBU 644  
Popular music plays a role in determining societal standards, but who is behind determining what music becomes popular? This course explores the history of music industry executives and how their identities impact music becoming popular. Additional work is required of graduate students.
BAN 345  Business of Live Music & Experiential Brand Activation  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 645, MBU 645  
This course delivers advanced learning and hands-on experience with, and access to the music business. The course is structured around an artist tour cycle with a focus on agents, promoters, venues and brands. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BAN 364  Social Media and Data for the Music Business  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 664, MBU 664  
The objective of this course is to provide exposure to the use and management of social media, including strategies for applying social media to the promotion, distribution and sale of music and entertainment. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BAN 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
BAN 402  Introduction to Music Business  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 602, MBU 602  
This course introduces the fundamentals about how the music business operates, explores the variety of roles companies play within this industry and follows the current news and trends that the music business is experiencing. Additional work is required of graduate students.
BAN 403  Entertainment Industry Practicum  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 603, MBU 603  
Supervised Entertainment Industry field experience in which a student¿s performance is measured against a previously stated set of objectives and goals. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Repeatable 6 times for 18 credits maximum  
BAN 454  Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 654, MBU 654  
This course explores the opportunity that technology creates for creative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial students in the rapidly changing music and entertainment industries. Additional work is required of graduate students.
BAN 483  Entertainment Industry Exploration  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BAN 683, MBU 683  
Students will identify and pursue a semester-long project, and in the process, learn to translate ideas and business aspirations into a strategy and a plan with structured accountability, timelines and ultimately, execution. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Repeatable 4 times for 12 credits maximum  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BAN 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
BAN 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
BAN 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum