Course Overview
This course puts to use everything learned in BCST 1002, BCST 1003 & BCST 1005. Real career-expanding exercises are provided, and entrepreneurial skills are put to the test. Students will work in a collaborative environment to reverse-engineer a class goal, and have the opportunity to bring their personal strengths to the table. The course culminates with a presentation to music industry professionals who will assess and provide indispensable feedback on your work, and advise on potential revenue opportunities.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BCST 1005
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$493.59
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Expand songwriting talents to meet contracted requests.
- Have talent's work registered with The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN).
- Establish a defined passive income business model.
- Recognize the ins and outs of music publishing.
- Build a new audience and introduce their existing core fan base to new content.
- Directly access music industry contacts.
- Submit original work for licensing to TV and Film.
- Utilize music-specific websites and social media platforms.
- Create group revenue streams.
- Negotiate contracts.
- Activate artist social responsibility.
- Capitalize on charity relationships.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders in career advancement.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
The Music Business: Revenue Streams (BCST 1006) 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1006 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66706
Dates
Apr 08 - May 13 Loading
- CRN 66706
- $493.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - May 13 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| May 02 - May 03 | Sat, Sun | 09:00 - 18:00 | VANC |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Chris Brandt
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- For this Spring/Summer 2026 term only: Students who have completed any ONE OF THE THREE pre-requisite courses (BCST 1002, 1003 and 1005) are eligible to register for this course. This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, split between online classes (18 hours) and one in-person weekend in a Vancouver recording studio (18 hours). Online classes will be offered Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm for six weeks from April 8th to May 13th. The in-person studio sessions are scheduled on May 2nd & 3rd from 9am-6pm. Participation in both the online and in-person classes is required to complete the course. Students will be required to arrange for their own transportation for the studio sessions to be held at Palm Street Studios, 1849 Franklin St, near Hastings St and Commercial Drive. Registered students will be connected via a private Facebook group to allow for possible carpool opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: This will be the last offering of BCST 1006 before the Broadcast Flexible Learning Music Business program is suspended indefinitely. However, we are pleased to be introducing a new offering ‘The Self-Managed Artist’, a very comprehensive marketing and branding Music Business course beginning in Fall 2026, which will be open to anyone interested, (ie no pre-requisites required) and will qualify as a replacement course for BCST 1006 for those wishing to complete their Associate Certificate. If you have any questions, please contact mary_kay_thurston@bcit.ca before registering.
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