Courses

• International Entertainment Marketing
• Business and Intellectual Property Law
• Accounting and Finance
• Organizational Leadership and Ethics
• Economic Analysis
• International Licensing, Distribution, and Sales
• Entertainment Management in Process and Theory
• Marketing Management
• Entrepreneurship and Risk Calculation
• E-Business for Entrepreneurs
• Operations in Emerging Entertainment Business Models
• Agents and Managers
• Creative Promotion in Media
• Cross-Cultural Business Communication
• Website Design and Management
• Concert Promotion and Touring
• Directed Study
• Internship

*Course content is subject to change

Course Descriptions

Academic Calendar

The master’s program runs from September to August.

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

Admissions Requirements

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. Applicants must submit the following material before March 31, 2012:

• Application (online only).
• Application fee of 120 euros (payable by major credit card only).
• Statement of purpose (two pages maximum): Please tell us about yourself and share why you are pursuing a graduate degree from Berklee College of Music.
• Resume/curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• One official copy of transcripts from all institutions attended or attending, including evidence of completed bachelor’s degree in music or business (or the equivalent) from an accredited institution. Applicants for whom English is a second language must have successfully completed their undergraduate studies at an English-speaking university or must submit results of the following standardized tests.

Application Process

All applicants will be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee and screened on the basis of a completed application and supporting materials specified for their major. Successfully screened applicants will be notified for an in-person interview in Valencia or Boston.

Important Deadlines

• Application deadline: March 31, 2012.
• You will be notified about your application status and interview by April 30, 2012.
• Accepted students will be notified by May 31, 2012.

Valencia Admissions Contact Info

Berklee in Valencia Office

Email: valenciaadmissions@berklee.edu

Phone: + 34 91 522 45 36

Allen Bargfrede, Program Director

The global entertainment and music business master’s program is headed by Allen Bargfrede, a music attorney, author of “Music Law in the Digital Age”, and former Berklee College of Music/Boston professor. His background includes time spent at both law firms and as corporate in-house counsel, and he has experience advising music artists, record labels, managers, publishers, and producers, as well as Internet search providers and content distribution and technology companies.Allen is the co-author of the book “Music Law in the Digital Age,” published in early 2010, as well as several articles on copyright, and he speaks frequently on the subject. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Boston Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and holds a JD and a BA from the University of Texas and an MA from Northwestern University. Licensed to practice law in California, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Texas.

Application Fee: 120 Euros (Nonrefundable)

Tuition Fee: 24.500 Euros (Total cost of the program)

Tuition Deposit: 500 Euros (The tuition deposit is credited towards tuition charges in the first semester of attendance.)

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.