- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained about the music business through the prerequisite BCST 1002 and BCST 1003 courses. You will work towards focused measurable goals to move your career forward each week. The curriculum harnesses a collaborative class environment that will collectively push and inspire your career advancement. You will utilize social media calendars and implement content marketing strategies, while increasing your understanding of techniques to reach new markets. You will use fundraising platforms in class to develop your skill set in increasing your own income generation. Music industry guests will be brought in for further networking and discussion.
Domestic fees
$465.31
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Establish a defined career path and multi-year plan.
- Demonstrate how to market to millennials.
- Build an audience and a core fan base.
- Fill out applications for FACTOR and Creative BC.
- Maximize economies of scale in building a career.
- Manage a crowdfunding campaign.
- Submit a grant application for funding.
- Prepare a social media calendar for audience engagement.
- Negotiate performance contracts.
- Analyze social responsibility opportunities.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders to advance a career.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
The Music Business: Career Incubator (BCST 1005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1005 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 43429
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 43429
- $465.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Chris Brandt
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Pre-requisite BCST 1002 and 1003 courses are needed to register. If the pre-requisite has not been completed, contact the Program Assistant, Gena_Peters@bcit.ca. This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. Only those intending to pursue the entire Music Business Associate Certificate program should enrol. If seats remain registration is permitted after the course start date up to Sep 16th, by calling 604-434-1610, without program approval.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.