Courses

*Course content is subject to change

Course Descriptions

Academic Calendar

The master´s program runs from September to August.  For a list of important dates for the upcoming intake please click here

Outcomes of the Program

Through required and elective courses, graduates will:

• Demonstrate mastery of the language of the global music and entertainment industries
• Employ leadership models as tools for ethical and culturally influenced decision-making
• Apply effective strategies to the global promotion and marketing of music and entertainment
• Gain expertise in research techniques applicable to the global music and entertainment industries
• Demonstrate command of international intellectual property law, with particular application to rights licensing
• Develop skills in calculating risks and assessing markets for emerging business models
• Assess financial considerations in the commerce of music and entertainment in a global economy
• Forecast trends and gain expertise in the technological applications appearing in business environments

These are some examples of the career paths students can pursue after completing this program:

• Artist Management
• Concert Promoter
• Music Publishing
• Publicity
• E-Distribution
• Music Supervision
• Research and Education (university faculty member)
• Music or Technology entrepreneur

Learn more about careers in Global Entertainment and Music Business.

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek focused, motivated, creative candidates with excellent academic and professional backgrounds who can contribute skills that will benefit the program. The ideal candidate wants to:

•    Explore advanced concepts and models in the global music industry.
•    Apply managerial and/or entrepreneurial skills to existing entertainment and music business environments.
•    Master all aspects of placing intellectual property in international commerce.
•    Lead and influence the direction of the profession as visionaries, executives, and entrepreneurs.
•    Gain a thorough understanding of the elements of a successful enterprise.

Candidates should demonstrate that they have:

•    Prior academic success.
•    Experience in music or entertainment, preferably with a business connection.
•    Leadership in professional and/or academic environments.
•    Effective communication skills (musically, orally, and in writing).
•    The ability to work effectively with others typically found in the global music industry.

Eligibility Requirements

Global entertainment and music business applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate leadership, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and promise of great achievement in their area of study.

Admissions Process

1. Complete application process
2. Attend an entrance audition and interview (by invitation)
3. Await admissions committee final decision
4. Submit your tuition deposit to reserve your place

Application Process

In order for an application to be considered complete and able to be reviewed by the admissions committee, the following is required:

• Application (online only).
• Application fee of 120 Euros:This fee is not applied toward your balance and is nonrefundable. (Berklee undergraduate alumni who are successfully admitted to the master’s program will be credited the application fee towards their tuition.) Payment options include:
  • Wire transfer:

SWIFT Code/BIC: BSABESBB
IBAN: ES08 00810155880002322239
Bank Account Name/Beneficiary: Berklee Valencia
Reference: Name of the applicant

• Paypal

• Statement of purpose: The statement of purpose should be included in your online application. It should be between 400 to 500 words. This is your chance to tell us all about you, your musical journey to date, and why you would like to pursue a master’s program at Berklee College of Music. In your statement you can touch upon topics such as:
  • Are you a highly dedicated person who can work in a highly dedicated field?
  • What musical challenges have you overcome?
  • Have you been involved in marketing an event, publishing or writing reviews, organizing musicians, or networking in the music industry?
  • How does this master’s program get you closer to your professional goals?

• Résumé/curriculum vitae: The résumé/CV should be included in your online application. It should include your personal details and educational and work experience. For information on what to include in your CV, click here.
• Online Portfolio: No portfolio required.
• Two letters of recommendation: The letters should be from people who have worked with or collaborated with you and can reflect your musical skills and strengths. Send to:

Admissions Department
Berklee College of Music – Valencia Campus
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía – Anexo Sur
Avenida Autopista del Saler, 1
46013 Valencia (Spain)

• Transcripts: One official copy of transcripts from all institutions attended or attending. Send to above address. Transcripts from institutions attended outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service, such as the Education Credential Evaluators or Education Evaluators International. Please ask for a course-by-course evaluation with grades.
• English qualifications: Applicants for whom English is a second language must have successfully completed their undergraduate studies at an English-speaking university or must submit results (from within two years of master’s program start date) of the following standardized tests:
  • TOEFL: iBT (internet-based): 100; Computer-based: 250; Paper-based: 600
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • Cambridge English Language Exams: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Business English Certificate (BEC) or higher
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 73

Audition and Interview

The audition and interview experience is an integral part of the selection process for our master’s programs. Designed to show your strengths while helping us assess your aptitude and ability to succeed in Berklee’s highly charged and dynamic environment. An interview is required for our scoring for film, television, and video games or global entertainment and music business master’s, whereas an audition and an interview are required for our contemporary studio performance master’s. Interviews and auditions are held on an ongoing basis at our Valencia and Boston campuses. Applicants to global entertainment and music business or scoring for film, television, and video games who cannot travel to either campus can do their interview via telephone or Skype.

Admissions Committee Final Decision

After the audition and/or interview has been completed, applicants will be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee and screened on the basis of a completed application, supporting materials, and audition/interview.

Submit Your Deposit

Berklee College of Music’s master’s programs are highly selective. Upon receiving your acceptance, it is necessary to submit your tuition deposit in order to secure your spot in the upcoming class. Although accepted to the program, you will not be guaranteed a spot until this deposit is received.

For questions about the admissions process, email admissionsvalencia@berklee.edu.

Tuition and Related Costs (2012–2013 Academic Year)

*U.S. citizens must pay the tuition deposit in U.S. Dollars.
**The Comprehensive Fee covers services and facilities that augment the students’ academic experience and includes, but is not limited to, students’ required registration into the Spanish educational system, students’ compulsory health insurance, and a variety of other services and facilities to which students have access.

U.S. citizens must pay tuition and related costs in U.S. dollars. The amount in U.S. dollars will be the equivalent of the euro prices given above according to the dollar/euro exchange rate published in the Wall Street Journal on specific dates.

Laptop and Software Requirements for the Master in Global Entertainment and Music Business

Berklee College of Music requires all entering master’s students to own an Apple Macintosh laptop computer that meets certain standards established by the academic and technology leadership of the college.

For over a half a century, Berklee College of Music has been committed to preparing our students for the musical, technological, and business necessities of the world they will be entering. We firmly believe the laptop and software requirements stated below provide students with a unique resource that will maximize the potent music education available only at Berklee and will help prepare students for successful entry into the music industry.

Minimum Laptop Requirements*

Apple Macintosh MacBook Pro computer with 15.4″ display (Model MB470LL/A), 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, 500GB hard disk, 8x SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics processor, Gigabit Ethernet, Firewire 800, two USB ports, AirPort card built-in.

*Master’s students should own a laptop with these specifications and bring this to the first day of orientation. Students whose laptops already meet Berklee specifications need not purchase a new computer.

Software Requirements

• Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5
• Filemaker Pro 11
• FTP Client
• iLife 11
• iWork 09
• Microsoft Office 2011

Berklee is currently in negotiations to attain the best possible price on required software. Details regarding the student price and process for purchasing required software will be forthcoming. All students whose software already meets Berklee specifications will be exempt purchasing new software

More information on fees and payments can be found in the Admissions section of our website here.

Is the GRE or the GMAT required to apply for this program?

The GRE or the GMAT is not required to apply for this program.

Do I need to have a degree in music business?

Global entertainment and music business applicants must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music or business (or equivalent credentials) from an accredited institution and demonstrate leadership, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and promise of great achievement in their area of study.

I have an undergraduate degree from Berklee College of Music. Is there a special process to apply to this master’s degree program?

The process is the same as for any other applicant.