Module overview
The Music Management Final Project is the final stage of the MA in International Music Management. The aim of this module is to promote a concerted period of independent study alongside tutorials and peer discussion and feedback.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- organise and communicate your research findings in an appropriate way.
- structure your learning and work effectively to manage your time and resources in completing an independent project;
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- organise and synthesize research findings and engage with relevant theoretical studies in their analysis.
- identify, contextualise and critically evaluate specific examples and case studies relevant to arts, culture and music management.
- think in critically and creative reflexive manner to identify and develop research ideas;
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate ability to consider and interpret intellectual property issues in music management
- Deploy knowledge of music marketing strategies and business planning as part of your research project
- Demonstrate advanced ability to aurally recognise international music styles and genres and use this knowledge as a management tool
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the contemporary organisation, contexts, and cultures of music management within the international creative industries.
- current theories and practices related to music management arising from your in-depth research and enquiry;
- a theoretically informed understanding of music media contexts and developments;
Syllabus
On this module you will put into practice the research and analytical skills that you have learned on the programme. Through group tutorials, individual supervisions and independent study, you will engage with the Final Project research process:
- identify an issue relating to international music management
- develop an appropriate research design
- undertake independent research
- analyse your findings with reference to relevant theoretical perspectives
- present your research in an appropriate way
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
- tutorials
- exchange and discussion of draft material of final project
- independent research and writing
Learning activities include:
- independent learning, including reflection and evaluation of feedback
- problem solving activities
- independent research
- online reference material and tutorial notes
- peer group learning
- group discussions
Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 8 |
Independent Study | 592 |
Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
Journal Articles
Fairchild, Charles (2016). "Crowds, Clouds, and Idols: New Dynamics and Old Agendas in the Music Industry, 1982–2012.". American Music, 33(4), pp. 441-476.
Textbooks
Herstand, Ari (2017). How to Make it in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician. New York: WW Norton & Co..
Ellet, William (2007). The Case Study Handbook: A Student's Guide. Harvard Business Review Press.
Jillian Dawes Farquhar (2012). Case Study Research for Business. SAGE Publications.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External