ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CUA40920: Certificate IV in Music (Business Specialisation)

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Our Entertainment Business Management course will empower you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricate landscape of the music industry. Whether you dream of managing artists, curating live events, or driving the success of music-related ventures, this course is for you.

Developed in consultation with industry, this course focuses on project-based learning aligned with real-world applications. Graduate with a nationally recognised qualification - Cert IV in Music (Business).

This course focuses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and applying skills and knowledge across the five music industry sectors:

  1. Creation

  2. Distribution

  3. Publishing

  4. Management

  5. Events.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course you will:

• Be empowered to develop, create, and exercise your entrepreneurial mindset

• Learn, practice, and consolidate transferrable skills and knowledge across the five industry sectors;

• Undertake project-based learning to develop innovative ideas and work collaboratively;

• Undertake industry-related practical and theoretical assessments;

• Build a portfolio of industry-relevant experience; and

• Contextualise all learning within the creative arts industry.

we’ve reimagined music education

All OCA students have access to industry practices, resources and education within a 360-degree creative hub designed for artists, bands, managers, music entrepreneurs, producers, and songwriters.

PERFORM - Perform in our monthly emerging artist showcase held at Oxford Art Factory. If you’re more of a behind-the-scenes person, work on any aspect of this event from promotion to event management.

PRODUCE - Get 6 hours of studio recording time a term to record your tracks or work with emerging artists on their projects.

RELEASE - Access label and distribution services to release your music or work with emerging artists to release theirs with no upfront costs.

LEARN - You’ll study a nationally recognised Cert IV in Music and choose your specialisation in Entertainment Business Management, Music Production or Live Performance.

PLUS! All OCA students receive free entry to 4 gigs at Oxford Art Factory monthly for professional development and networking opportunities. You choose the gigs, and we’ll add you to the VIP list.

COURSE DETAILS

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  • Holistic project-based training and assessment

    o Self-paced online learning

    o Develop an industry portfolio through the completion of your assessment tasks

    o Access industry resources, documentation, and networking opportunities

    o Opportunity to pick up casual work with partner companies

    DOMESTIC STUDENTS

    o 1 Year, 4 x 10-week terms

    o Blended Delivery - Online / Self Paced Study plus 7 hrs face to face (on campus) p/week.

    o Online Delivery - 100% Online with optional practical on-the-job mentoring 7 hours p/week

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    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    o 1 Year, 4 x 10-week terms

    o Blended Delivery - 6 hrs supervised online learning + 14hrs face to face (Classroom) p/week.

  • o Students must be 18yrs or over to study with OCA

    o Students are NOT required to have an ATAR to study with OCA

    o English proficiency: Domestic students must demonstrate LLN to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level

    o International students must demonstrate they hold an IELTS 5.5 with no skills band less than 5 or equivalent

    o Sound computer skills (web navigation, email, document creation, sharing, and presentation)

    o Student Equipment: Home Internet connection, Personal Laptop (minimum specs 1.2ghz, 250gb HDD)

  • Sales

    Promotions

    Merchandising

    Distribution

    Artist Development

    A&R

    Publishing

    Marketing

    Publicity

    Booking Agent

    Label Services

    Business Startups

    Venue Manager / FOH

course outline

    1. CUAMLT302 - Apply Knowledge Of Style And Genre To Music Industry Practice

    2. CUAIND411 + CUAMWB402 - Manage feedback and Extend Expertise in creative practice

    3. CUACMP311 - Implement copyright arrangements

    4. CUAPOS412 - Manage media assets

    5. CUAADM311 - Book and Administer Performance Venues

    6. BSBESB301 + BSBESB401 - Investigate business opportunities & develop business plans

    7. BSBCMM511 - Communicate with Influence

    1. BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures

    2. CUAMGT411 - Manage distribution of music and associated products

    3. BSBMKG433 - Undertake marketing activities - 

    4. BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques 

    5. CUAMGT404 - Administer Artist royalty income

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ATAR FREE ZONE.

Don't stress about YR 12 exams; we care about your passion for music rather than your ATAR score. You don't need an ATAR to study at Oxford Creative Academy.

No Useless Electives.

Every unit has real-world application in mind to ensure you can step out of our doors straight into your dream gig. There’s also NO EXAMS - Like, ever! And, all of your assessments are hands-on industry projects.

Connection To Industry.

Attend optional days to undertake WORK EXPERIENCE AND MENTORSHIP from industry experts. Study online or from the Oxford Art Factory Stage!

Flexible and Affordable.

We're proudly one of the most affordable fully accredited courses, offering flexible payment options.

  • Studying at Oxford Creative Academy has definitely been a fantastic hands-on experience. I would recommend it to anyone hoping to kickstart their career into the music industry. For me, it was an enriching platform to study and learn from current industry leaders that have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

    Leila Maulen (OCA STUDENT)

  • The first thing that attracted me to Oxford Creative Academy was their alignment with the industry, for me it was “the best way to learn is to be in a course that practically feels like you’re already in the industry!

    Kendal Miles (OCA STUDENT)