Bachelor of Music Business

Shape the Business of Music

Go beyond the stage to become the business force behind the world’s best artists.

You’ll gain critical skills in marketing, intellectual property, and contract law, giving you the expertise to not only support artists but to lead and innovate. This is where you start building a powerful career at the centre of the global music business.

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Course Overview

Campus

Melbourne and Sydney

Durations

Domestic students: 6 study periods (2 years full-time) or part-time equivalent.

International students: 9 Study Periods (3 years) full-time.

Start Date

February and September

Study Period 3 2025 

  • Orientation Week: 1 Sep – 5 Sep
  • Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
  • Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec

Study Period 1 2026

  • Orientation Week: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
  • Week 1: 9 Feb – 13 Feb 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 23 Mar – 27 Mar
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 4 May – 8 May 

Study Period 2 2026

  • Orientation Week: 25 May – 29 May
  • Week 1: 1 Jun – 5 Jun 
  • Week 7 Study Break: 13 Jul – 17 Jul 
  • Week 13 Assessment Week: 24 Aug – 28 Aug

Entry Requirements

School leaver applicants must:

  • Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.

Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course.  Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.

View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.

School leaver applicants must:

  • Attend an interview

AND

  •  Provide a 300-500 word personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in Entertainment Management and previous experience (if any) in the field.

 

View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.

 

  • Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.

AND 

Applicants must:

  • Attend an interview
  •  Provide a 300-500 word personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in Entertainment Management and previous experience (if any) in the field.

Fees

Indicative total course fee: $73,008

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

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For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Indicative total course fee: $85,680

 

* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.

 

For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.

 

Codes

COURSE CODE : CRS 1401244 
Bachelor of Music Business CRICOS CODE: 118156M

What You’ll Study

The course provides a balance of theoretical learning with practical, real-world training. You will learn how to collaborate with writers, producers, and performers across our diverse music programs, and build a resilient set of capabilities for the rapidly changing music industry. Each student is also required to undertake an internship, with placement support provided by our experienced academic staff.

You will emerge with the leadership, business design, and innovation skills required to successfully manage contemporary organisations in the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors.

Whether you want to run your own business or join established music companies – you will be ready with the skills to succeed.

There are three stages in the Bachelor of Music Business program, depending on the depth of study you prefer.

You may exit with a Diploma of Music Business at the end of 3 study periods.

You may exit with the Associate Degree of Music Business at the end of 6 study periods for international students, and 4 study periods for domestic students (full-time 2 years accelerated).

The Bachelor of Music Business is awarded at the end of 9 study periods for international students and 6 study periods for domestic students (full-time 2 years accelerated).

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Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates from the Bachelor of Music Business are shaping the music industry as:

  • Production Manager
  • Parade Coordinator
  • Licensing Representative
  • Talent Manager
  • Senior A&R Manager
  • Media Director
  • Marketing Manager
  • Tour Assistant
  • Entertainment Agency Owner
  • Radio Delivery Manager
  • Music Licenser
  • Publicist
  • Artist Marketing Manager
  • Senior Synchronization Manager
  • Event Executive
  • International Account Manager

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What You’ll Master: The Four Pillars of the Music Business

From the recording studio to the global stage, every successful career is built on these foundations. You will explore the complete music ecosystem and discover your place within it.

Record Labels

Record Labels

Learn how labels discover, sign and develop talent, oversee recording projects, and distribute music worldwide. Explore A&R, marketing, and revenue strategies that power the global music business.

Live Performance

Live Performance

Understand the business behind concerts and touring, from promotion and ticketing to budgeting and logistics. Learn how live events build fan communities and drive an artist’s career growth.

Publishing

Publishing

Dive into music rights, copyright law, and royalties. Discover how publishers connect songwriters with opportunities and maximise income streams from sync licensing, streaming, and performance rights.

Artist Management

Artist Management

Learn the art of guiding an artist’s career, from strategy and branding to contract negotiation and long-term planning. Develop skills to become a trusted partner in an artist’s creative journey.

Student Life at AIM

Our Sydney and Melbourne campuses are built for musicians, with inspiring spaces, professional gear and a tight-knit creative community. At AIM, you’ll sharpen your skills, collaborate on real-world projects, and shape your uniques sound.

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Testimonials

“Studying at AIM fostered the network, skills, and knowledge I needed to achieve my dreams of working as a full-time artist and music publicist.”

Sarah Yagki, Artist and Music Publicist at Good Internet Sarah Yagki

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Artist Manager, Untitled Group “I love my job and my degree at AIM helped me learn the skills I use in my job everyday, as well as context of other roles within the greater industry”

Jack McCormack, Artist Manager, Untitled Group

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“I owe a significant part of my journey to AIM, as I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support.”

Brieahna Chadevski , Marketing Executive, Qudos Bank Arena

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Why Study Music Business at AIM? 

50+

Years of music education and leadership in Australia

>10

Weeks industry placement 

>100’s

Graduate career options

40+

Choice of electives to tailor your course

Ready to start your music journey at AIM?

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Visit us on Campus

Come and experience the energy of AIM. Explore our vibrant campuses in Sydney & Melbourne.
Meet your future mentors and see where your music journey could begin.

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Meet the Lecturers

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Tim Kelly

PROGRAM DIRECTOR (BEM) • Online, Sydney
Tim Kelly is a music lover, marketeer, and management specialist.  His journey through the music industry has included stints as a fanzine editor, tour manager, recording artist, independent label co-founder, marketing executive and managing director. He is now a full-time educator specialising in the business of music and entertainment.
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April Albert

Academic Lecturer • Melbourne
April Albert is an international performer, theatre maker and academic. As an artist, she specialises in creating politically engaged performance in a range of contexts and settings. Her solo performance work explores how the historical and cultural resonates in our current social and political experiences.
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Kim Thomas

Academic Lecturer • Sydney
Previous manager of The Whitlams, Kim brings his immense knowledge of touring, marketing and management – combined with his specialist skills in music accounting and funding – to every class he teaches within the Bachelor of Entertainment Management degree.
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David Rogerson

Academic Lecturer • Sydney
In a career spanning 30 years, David Rogerson has experienced every facet of the radio and media communications industry. He has seen action as a Group Program Director, a National Marketing Manager and Company Director. He was most recently the Group Director for Programming and Content at Grant Broadcasters.
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