Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music in Music Business, Management

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Music in Music Business, Management

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Performing Arts

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze economic and legal trends influencing the global music and entertainment industry.
• Apply strategic management and financial stewardship principles to music business operations.
• Evaluate the ethical implications of contractual, intellectual property, and marketing decisions in the arts.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and organizational communication skills within diverse artistic teams.
• Design comprehensive business plans that reflect sustainable growth and community engagement strategies.
• Integrate a coherent worldview with professional practice to navigate complex industry challenges.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG101
• Academic Writing and Rhetoric
• 4
• None
• BUS105
• Principles of Management
• 3
• None
• MUS110
• Survey of the Music Industry
• 3
• None
• SOC101
• Foundations of Community Engagement
• 3
• None
• ENG101 — Academic Writing and Rhetoric: This course focuses on developing critical reading and academic writing skills for university-level discourse. It emphasizes argument construction and clear communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS105 — Principles of Management: An introduction to the fundamental functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students examine organizational structures and administrative leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS110 — Survey of the Music Industry: This course provides an overview of the music business landscape, including recording, publishing, and touring. Students identify key players and industry roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC101 — Foundations of Community Engagement: This course examines the role of social integration and civic responsibility in the context of community-based organizational structures. It explores theoretical frameworks for establishing sustainable support networks within the arts and culture sector. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG102
• Research and Composition
• 3
• ENG101
• MAT120
• Business Mathematics
• 3
• None
• BUS150
• Principles of Marketing
• 3
• None
• COM200
• Interpersonal Communication
• 3
• None
• ENG102 — Research and Composition: Students continue refining their academic writing skills with an emphasis on research methodologies and evidence-based argumentation. The course focuses on synthesizing secondary sources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT120 — Business Mathematics: A study of quantitative methods applied to business operations, including interest, break-even analysis, and basic forecasting. Students analyze data to drive decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS150 — Principles of Marketing: Explores the fundamental concepts of marketing, including audience segmentation, brand strategy, and product promotion. Students develop basic marketing communication plans. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM200 — Interpersonal Communication: Analyzes the dynamics of human interaction and professional communication within organizational settings. Focuses on conflict resolution and team building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS210
• Accounting for Non-Accountants
• 3
• MAT120
• MUS220
• Music Copyright and Licensing
• 4
• MUS110
• HIS250
• History of Modern Music
• 3
• None
• SOC101
• Introduction to Sociology
• 3
• None
• BUS210 — Accounting for Non-Accountants: An introduction to reading financial statements and understanding basic fiscal health in an organization. Emphasizes stewardship of institutional resources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS220 — Music Copyright and Licensing: A comprehensive look at intellectual property law within the music industry, including publishing and master recording rights. Students analyze legal frameworks for creative works. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS250 — History of Modern Music: Examines the evolution of music styles and business models throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Explores how technology has shaped cultural reception. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC101 — Introduction to Sociology: An exploration of human social structures, cultural trends, and institutional impacts on local communities. Focuses on social justice and organizational dynamics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS280
• Organizational Behavior
• 3
• BUS105
• MUS250
• Artist Management and Representation
• 3
• MUS110
• PSY101
• General Psychology
• 3
• None
• RES200
• Research Methods
• 3
• MAT120
• BUS280 — Organizational Behavior: Analyzes individual and group dynamics within work settings, focusing on motivation, leadership, and group effectiveness. Students develop strategies for positive workplace cultures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS250 — Artist Management and Representation: Examines the role of the personal manager in the creative lifecycle and professional development of artists. Includes contractual negotiations and career planning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY101 — General Psychology: Overview of psychological theories and human behavior, with applications to individual motivation and cognitive processes. Focuses on understanding the human element in workplace performance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Research Methods: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research techniques relevant to analyzing industry data. Students learn to interpret statistical findings for business application. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS310
• Financial Management for Arts
• 4
• BUS210
• MUS330
• Concert and Event Promotion
• 3
• BUS150
• BUS350
• Business Ethics
• 3
• CHR101
• HUM300
• Culture and Aesthetics
• 3
• None
• BUS310 — Financial Management for Arts: Deepens understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and investment strategies in the creative sector. Focuses on maintaining fiscal solvency in nonprofits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS330 — Concert and Event Promotion: Covers the logistics, budgeting, and promotional strategies required to execute live music performances. Emphasizes risk management and audience engagement. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS350 — Business Ethics: Examines moral reasoning and ethical frameworks applied to contemporary management challenges. Investigates the alignment of professional practice with organizational mission. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM300 — Culture and Aesthetics: Explores the philosophical and cultural dimensions of beauty and art in society. Discusses the responsibilities of cultural leaders in today's landscape. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MUS360
• Music Marketing and Digital Trends
• 3
• BUS150
• BUS375
• Human Resources in Arts Organizations
• 3
• BUS280
• THE300
• Worldview and Contemporary Issues
• 3
• CHR101
• MUS390
• Arts Technology and Innovation
• 3
• MUS110
• MUS360 — Music Marketing and Digital Trends: Evaluates digital platform strategies, social media presence, and data analytics in music consumption. Focuses on building sustainable audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS375 — Human Resources in Arts Organizations: Covers the essentials of recruitment, training, labor relations, and organizational policy within a performing arts context. Emphasizes employee wellbeing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE300 — Worldview and Contemporary Issues: Analyzes the intersection of worldview with modern global challenges and societal trends. Encourages critical engagement with contemporary moral problems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS390 — Arts Technology and Innovation: Explores the use of modern technology to streamline music distribution and business administrative workflows. Focuses on adaptive technology in changing markets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS420
• Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning
• 3
• BUS310
• MUS410
• Advanced Contract Law
• 3
• MUS220
• MIN400
• Servant Leadership in Practice
• 3
• BUS280
• BUS450
• Arts Industry Policy
• 3
• None
• BUS420 — Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning: Integrates business principles into the development of new ventures or organizational expansion plans. Focuses on mission-driven strategic design. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS410 — Advanced Contract Law: Provides an in-depth examination of performance contracts, service agreements, and complex industry negotiations. Emphasizes protective legal practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN400 — Servant Leadership in Practice: Evaluates models of leadership centered on selfless service, integrity, and empowerment of others within an organization. Focuses on applied character in management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS450 — Arts Industry Policy: Examines public and private policy affecting the arts, funding models, and advocacy strategies. Focuses on navigating systemic influence for positive impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 8 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP490
• Senior Capstone Project
• 4
• BUS420
• BUS480
• Nonprofit Resource Development
• 3
• BUS310
• MUS460
• Global Music Industry Markets
• 3
• MUS110
• HUM450
• Professional Ethics and Integrity
• 3
• BUS350
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project where students demonstrate professional competency through a business plan or organizational audit grounded in ethical stewardship. Includes a formal presentation and defense. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS480 — Nonprofit Resource Development: Explores sustainable fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations for mission-based arts organizations. Emphasizes ethical donor stewardship. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS460 — Global Music Industry Markets: Analyzes the nuances of international trade, cultural distribution, and cross-border music agreements. Addresses the complexity of diverse global marketplaces. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM450 — Professional Ethics and Integrity: Final synthesis of ethical dilemmas, decision-making, and professional commitment in a career setting. Focuses on long-term character maintenance in the workplace. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students must submit a personal statement reflecting their professional goals and their interest in integrating values-based leadership into the performing arts. Standardized test scores and academic transcripts are required for a holistic review process that evaluates the applicant's readiness for postsecondary study and alignment with the institutional mission. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project represents the culminating academic experience for the Bachelor of Arts in Music Business and Management. This project requires students to design and execute a comprehensive music business venture or organizational audit that addresses a specific industry need. Through this 4-credit endeavor, students demonstrate mastery of core competencies in management, finance, and strategic planning while applying the principles of servant leadership and ethical stewardship. Deliverables include a formal business plan, a multi-year financial projection, and an analytical paper detailing the alignment of the project with the organization's core values. This project serves as a vehicle for integrating faith-informed character development, requiring students to articulate how their professional decisions reflect personal integrity, responsible resource management, and a commitment to service within the community. Students must defend their project before a faculty committee, demonstrating both academic rigor and a sophisticated understanding of their role as stewards in the professional landscape. The capstone ensures that graduates possess the analytical skills and moral fortitude to pursue professional excellence while honoring the dignity of those they lead and serve.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. In addition to core and elective coursework, students must complete the Senior Capstone Project, confirming their readiness to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional environment. Beyond academic achievement, the program emphasizes the cultivation of spiritual and ethical maturity. Students are expected to demonstrate consistent commitment to institutional community standards, participate in established spiritual formation activities, and document a history of community service that reflects a heart for servant leadership. The graduation process acknowledges not only the student's mastery of the academic discipline but also their growth in moral character and their preparation for a life of purpose-driven service to the arts and the broader community.
• Career Opportunities
• Artist Manager
• Concert and Event Promoter
• Nonprofit Arts Administrator
• Music Publishing Administrator
• Record Label Operations Coordinator
• Tour Manager
• Music Licensing Agent
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Music in Music Business, Management
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Faith-Based Music in Music Business, Management core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 4 | None
• BUS105 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• MUS110 | Survey of the Music Industry | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Foundations of Community Engagement | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Research and Composition | 3 | ENG101
• MAT120 | Business Mathematics | 3 | None
• BUS150 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | None
• COM200 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS210 | Accounting for Non-Accountants | 3 | MAT120
• MUS220 | Music Copyright and Licensing | 4 | MUS110
• HIS250 | History of Modern Music | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS280 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS105
• MUS250 | Artist Management and Representation | 3 | MUS110
• PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 | None
• RES200 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT120
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Financial Management for Arts | 4 | BUS210
• MUS330 | Concert and Event Promotion | 3 | BUS150
• BUS350 | Business Ethics | 3 | CHR101
• HUM300 | Culture and Aesthetics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS360 | Music Marketing and Digital Trends | 3 | BUS150
• BUS375 | Human Resources in Arts Organizations | 3 | BUS280
• THE300 | Worldview and Contemporary Issues | 3 | CHR101
• MUS390 | Arts Technology and Innovation | 3 | MUS110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS420 | Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning | 3 | BUS310
• MUS410 | Advanced Contract Law | 3 | MUS220
• MIN400 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | BUS280
• BUS450 | Arts Industry Policy | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | BUS420
• BUS480 | Nonprofit Resource Development | 3 | BUS310
• MUS460 | Global Music Industry Markets | 3 | MUS110
• HUM450 | Professional Ethics and Integrity | 3 | BUS350