Bachelor of Music (Music Business)
Master Your Craft, Manage Your Career
This unique degree is a 50/50 split, combining your chosen core discipline with the essential business skills you need to build a sustainable, independent career in music
We bridge the gap between your creative passion and professional success, teaching you how to build your brand, engage an audience, and create diverse income streams for a resilient and multifaceted career.
Course Overview
Campus
Durations
Domestic students: 6 study periods (2 years full-time) or 9 study periods (3 years + part-time equivalent).
International students: 9 Study Periods (3 years) full-time.
Start Date
February, May, 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.
Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition or provide a portfolio. Two items should be prepared:
- An analytical essay about music or the music business. Topics may include a music artist, composer, musical
AND one of the following:
- A live music performance
- A recorded video or audio performance
- A recorded original composition including a credit list (for example: composer, lyricist, arranger, producer, musicians, engineer)
- A pdf score of an original composition or arrangement
- A handwritten score of an original composition or arrangement
- An original audio mix of a musical work including a credit list (for example: composer, lyricist, arranger, producer, musicians, engineer)
Find out more about auditioning at AIM.
- 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 are required to attend an interview or live audition or provide a portfolio. Two items should be prepared:
- An analytical essay about music or the music business. Topics may include a music artist, composer, musical
AND one of the following:
- A recorded video or audio performance
- A recorded original composition including a credit list (for example: composer, lyricist, arranger, producer, musicians, engineer)
- A pdf score of an original composition or arrangement
- A handwritten score of an original composition or arrangement
- An original audio mix of a musical work including a credit list (for example: composer, lyricist, arranger, producer, musicians, engineer)
Find out more about auditioning at AIM.
Fees
Indicative total course fee: $73,008
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
FEE-HELP is available. Find out more.
For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.
Indicative total course fee: $78,480
* 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 1401313
Bachelor of Music (Music Business) COURSE CODE: 118154B
What You’ll study
Designed for the fastest-growing sector in music, the DIY artist, this course gives you the best of both worlds. Spend half your degree honing your creative skills in performance, composition, or technology, and the other half mastering the business of music.
Hone Your Craft (50%)
Choose one core stream of study to focus your creative development and define your unique voice. Specialisations include:
- Performance: Perfect your technique and stagecraft on your primary instrument or voice through one-on-one tuition and ensemble workshops.
- Composition: Learn the art of songwriting, arranging, and producing professional-quality tracks in our state-of-the-art studios.
- Creative Technology: Explore sound design, electronic music production, and the innovative software used to create the sounds of tomorrow.
- Musicology: Explore the history, culture, and analysis of music for careers in journalism, research, and curation
Build Your Career (50%)
Master the four pillars of the modern music business through a range of core, industry-focused units:
- Artist Management: Learn career strategy, brand development, and how to build a team to support your artistic vision.
- Music Publishing & Copyright: Understand how to protect your original work and generate income from royalties and licensing.
- Record Labels & Distribution: Master the art of the release, from A&R and digital marketing to getting your music on global streaming platforms.
- Live Performance & Touring: Discover the business behind the stage, including concert promotion, logistics, and building a loyal fanbase through live events.
There are three stages in the Bachelor of Music (Music Business) program, depending on the depth of study you prefer.
You may exit with a Diploma of Music at the end of 3 study periods.
You may exit with the Associate Degree of Music at the of 4 study periods.
The Bachelor of Music (Music Business) is awarded at the end of 6 study periods for domestic students and 9 study periods for international students.
Career Opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
- Artist Manager
- A&R Manager
- Music Publisher
- Concert, Tour & Festival Promoter
- Entertainment Publicist
- Event Manager
- Recording Artist
- Marketing & Sales
- Performer
- Producer
- Venue Manager
Why Study Music Business at AIM?
Years of music education and leadership in Australia
Graduate career options
Choice of electives to tailor your course
Members of the AIM alumni community
Student Life
Our Sydney and Melbourne campus are built for musicians and music professionals, with inspiring spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and a tight-knit creative community. Here you’ll sharpen your skills, enhance your expertise and collaborate in real-world projects which will help shape your future career.
