Course Overview
Led by a successful active female musician, this comprehensive course is designed to meet self-managed artists where THEY ARE AT at any stage of their career and provide the day to day tools needed to bridge the gap between emerging and established. By exploring every facet of the modern music business—from social media and DSP strategies to marketing, touring, radio, and legal fundamentals—working musicians will gain the strategic insights necessary to break through plateaus and scale their professional presence. You will hear from experts in these fields and implement a revamped framework to elevate your career.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$621.73
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- Distinguish your unique brand identity and arrange your sustainable content strategy
- Outline a professional content calendar
- Assemble a pitch deck
- Define and engage your audience through algorithms, ads, and analytics
- Differentiate between revenue streams to identify your income pathways
- Implement a project budget tailored to your next release.
- Explore strategies to harness balance between personal well-being and managing career demands
- Analyze insights into commercial, college, and satellite radio promotion for maximizing revenue
- Identify international and domestic booking and showcasing opportunities
- Identify tax write offs for your business
- Arrange a final project curated for your personal music business goals
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
The Self-Managed Artist (BCST 1007) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1007 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52781
Dates
Sep 17 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 52781
- $621.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kassandra Clack
Course outline
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.
- This course is synchronous online delivery, requiring you to attend and participate 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BCST 1007 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93909
Dates
Jan 14 - Apr 01 Loading
- CRN 93909
- $621.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 - Apr 01 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kassandra Clack
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.
- This course is synchronous online delivery, requiring you to attend and participate 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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