Diploma of Music Business
Course Overview
Campus
Durations
3 Study Periods (1 year) full-time, or equivalent part-time
Start Date
February, 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 must provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievement.
- 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 provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievement.
Fees
Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $9,126
- Study period 2: $9,126
- Study period 3: $6,084
Indicative total course fee: $25,200
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
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Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $10,710
- Study period 2: $10,710
- Study period 3: $7,140
Indicative total course fee: $28,560
* 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
Diploma of Music Business CRICOS CODE: 118155A
COURSE CODE: 1401246
What You’ll Study
You will learn the foundations of arts and entertainment law, management and corporate governance. You will have the opportunity to collaborate on real projects to explore music publishing and artist management.
At the end of this course, you may continue to complete the Bachelor of Music Business, which will further develop your skills and knowledge and provide the opportunity for an industry internship.
Career Opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
- Entrepreneur
- Booking Assistant
- Grants Assistant
- Media Coordinator
- Sales Rep
- Event Coordinator
- Marketing Assistant
- Label Assistant
- A&R Assistant
- Venue Assistant
- Licensing Officer
- Promotions Assistant
- Communications Coordinator
- Studio Assistant
- Promoter
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