International Music Licensing

This course focuses on comparing and contrasting the licensing frameworks in the United States and European communities, paying special attention to the monetization of new licensing opportunities in media vehicles such as gaming, film, television, and the internet. Financial analysis and valuation of properties will be addressed through music industry case studies as used by business professionals in the international publishing corporations. In the first few weeks, students acquire a thorough understanding of the structure of the global music publishing industry, including its history, function, laws, and an overview of the financial income streams. In the following weeks, students unravel research subjects, analyze companies, acquire a song catalogue, and find ways to exploit and market their catalogue. The goal is to give students the competencies to work as a Music Supervisor at a film or television studio, an international music publishing company, or to start their own company. Note: Students in this class may have the option of visiting Inholland University in Haarlem, Netherlands for a week during the semester, as part of the student exchange program with Inholland students who are also studying international music licensing. This trip is not a requirement of the class. The cost of this trip is approximately $1,500.