Related Field in Music Entrepreneurship

The Related Field in Music Entrepreneurship is a selective program for eligible graduate music students. It provides a framework for advanced coursework and internship opportunities in music entrepreneurship, arts administration and management, business, 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 entrepreneurship 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 (The Musical Entrepreneur) or equivalent.
  • 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 (Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship / Performing Arts Management).

Application information

Applications must be submitted by November 1 for the Fall term and April 1 for the Spring term via email to: fabiana.claure@unt.edu. Admission decisions will be announced four weeks after the application due date.

Applications should include the following:

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

Related Field (MM)
Music Entrepreneurship

  • MUCE 5000 - The Musical Entrepreneur 
  • MUCE 5030 - Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship/Performing Arts Management (3 hours). Note that MUCE 5030 is offered for variable credit, which will allow students to fullfill the requirement over over as many as three semesters.

3 hours chosen from:

  • MUCE 5010 - Seminar in Music Entrepreneurship
  • MUCE 5020 - Seminar in Performing Arts Management in Music
  • other courses in consultation with area coordinator in music entrepreneurship

Related Field (DMA)

Music Entrepreneurship

  • MUCE 5000 - The Musical Entrepreneur  
  • MUCE 5030 - Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship/Performing Arts Management (3 hours). Note that MUCE 5030 is offered for variable credit, which will allow students to fullfill the requirement over over as many as three semesters.    

6 hours chosen from:

  • MUCE 5010 - Seminar in Music Entrepreneurship
  • MUCE 5020 - Seminar in Performing Arts Management in Music
  • other courses in consultation with area coordinator in music entrepreneurship.
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