2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Music Business and Technology, CA


CODE: MUS-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
The Certificate of Achievement in Music Business and Technology is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in commercial music production, marketing, recording, or management. The program provides in-depth studies of recording technology. Two levels of Business of Music are also offered to give students a comprehensive overview of all facets of the music industry including management, budgeting, copyrights, and related legal issues. Elective choices provide specialized areas to accommodate student’s specific interests.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: MUS 281B
  • Human Relations: COM 115

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Communicate with individuals involved in the creative process of music production, correctly using music theory terms and concepts.
  2. Engineer basic professional recording sessions.
  3. Identify components necessary to manage contracts, copyrights, talent, and budgets.
  4. Operate industry-standard audio recording software programs.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3


 

Communications (3 Credits)


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.