Key Information
Students in the International Year One: Music Administrative Studies (MAS) program will complete three terms of studies at WesternIC and upon successful completion of the program will progress to their second year of studies towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Administrative Studies, a degree that combines courses offered by the Department of Music Research and Composition of the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies (MOS) program of the Faculty of Social Science at Western University.
The Music Administrative Studies program combines central elements from both MOS and Music programs to foster an interdisciplinary environment for the study of music management. Students are prepared for management positions in various fields within the music industry, such as music publishing, music/arts management, production and distribution of recorded music, and the marketing of music products. This program is ideal for students with a musical foundation in either classical or popular music who are interested in exploring the management side of the music industry.
Duration
Three Terms
Intakes
September, January, May
Location
Western University
Your Direct Pathway to the Faculty of Music at Western University
Music Administrative Studies (MAS)
The MAS Specialization module combines 5.0 courses from the DAN Management department with 5.0 courses from the department of Music Research and Composition. Students will also choose 5.0 courses of electives to customize the degree and gain additional expertise in one or more areas.
Music Administrative Studies Program Structure
During the International Year One: Music Administrative Studies (MAS) program, you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:
- Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Human Resources
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Methods of Matrix Algebra
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Psychology as a Natural Science
- Society and You
Progression Requirements
To progress into the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University to pursue the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialization in Music Administrative Studies (MAS) program, you must meet the following progression requirements:
- A minimum overall cumulative average of 65%
- Successful completion of 10 one-term classes (5.0 courses) in the WesternIC International Year One: Music Administrative Studies program
Year 2 at Western
Once you progress to Western, there are 2.0 course (four mandatory Music classes) that you are required to complete in order to officially join the MAS module:
- Music 1649A -Studies in Theory I
- Music 1651B- Studies in Theory II
- Music 1710F – Music History: Introduction
And one of:
- Music 1730B- Introduction to Popular Music and Culture
- Music 1750G- Music History: C.900 to C.1750
Students must also meet the following requirements upon completion of these additional Music courses to progress into the MAS Specialization:
- A minimum overall cumulative average of 70% on your last 5.0 courses
Module progression requirements can be found in the Western University Academic Calendar: Specialization in Music Administrative Studies.
Please note, each program of study will have specific course requirements for progression to year two modules and due to the specific cadence of Music course offerings at Western University, progression planning will be very important. WesternIC Academic Success Advisors will support your course planning to ensure you are meeting prerequisites to progress to your intended program of study.