What does this course involve?
If you love music and working in the music industry, then this course is an ideal way to get started in the business. The Diploma of Music Industry (Business) course provides you with the knowledge and skills to work in the music industry in a variety of careers.
You’ll work in real business scenarios including; Record Company; Artist Management; Events Management; Lighting and Sound Hire and Booking Agency, all within our innovative Music Industry Business Office (MiBO), and gain access to a ready-made network of industry contacts and practising specialists.
You will gain vital music industry skills, including legal and business requirements; marketing and promotions; budgets and planning; music technologies; artist and event management and licensing of published works.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course provides knowledge and skills for you to pursue a career in the music industry in a variety of directions including roles such as booking agent, music events assistant, artist management assistant.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
Once you graduate you can apply for entry into the second year of our Bachelor of Applied Business in Music Industry (3 year degree course). A maximum of 48 credit points may be granted.
Can I apply?
- You must have successfully completed VCE or equivalent or be of mature age
- You should have some experience of music performance
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- To apply, contact the Centre for Performing Arts for a supplementary application form by:
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- downloading from here or
- requesting via email performingarts@bhtafe.edu.au or
- phoning the centre on (03) 9286 9695
On receipt of your completed application form, together with your audition fee, you will be notified of your interview time.
Length of course
Full time - 1 year
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Both Self Funded $AUD 6,760.00 (per year) and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Online Assessment
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.