Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Music Business in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,352.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The music industry offers thrilling career opportunities in today's innovative landscape. Emerging business models now grant artists unprecedented independence. This rigorous one-year graduate certificate program equips you with essential skills and valuable connections to excel in this vibrant field.
Whether you're an active musician or prefer working behind the scenes, this program enhances your existing education and/or professional experience to ready you for music industry success. Through classroom learning and hands-on networking with record labels, concert promoters, booking agencies, artist managers, and other key players, you'll build crucial industry relationships.
You'll master the complexities of this rapidly changing sector, covering digital platforms, online marketing, and diverse revenue channels for artists and their teams. The program teaches audience growth strategies through content development and live performances, alongside project management and team collaboration skills. With an entrepreneurial focus, you'll graduate fully prepared to succeed in the fast-moving global music industry.
Career paths
Upon completion, you'll be equipped to pursue opportunities in: Artist representation, Talent agencies
Record companies, Event production, Music copyright management
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Two-year diploma, undergraduate degree or equivalent.
High School Graduation Diploma plus minimum 5-years of industry experience may be considered for admission to this program under NSCC's PLAR policy.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
High School Graduation Diploma plus minimum 5-years of industry experience may be considered for admission to this program under NSCC's PLAR policy.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690