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15 courses with the subject MBCM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MBCM 121Music Technology Basics1

151

Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 201Intro to Music Tech & Recording Arts3
Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 206Introduction to Music Business3

3-S (Online) An introductory overview of the recording and music industry and the operations of its various segments. Students gain an understanding of where monies are generated, how to protect their interests, who key players are in the business, how deals are made and broken, and how new developments in digital technology are changing the way music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard. Presents students with the career opportunities available within the industry and the knowledge needed to succeed in this business.

Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 215Intro to Music Publishing and Marketing3
Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 225Survey of the Music Industry

3-F (Online) A survey of the development of the music and recording industry in America, including the history of recording, establishment of the major labels, and the inner workings of the industry that drives the music business. Students also explore diverse music industry career paths in areas such as arts management, music products and merchandizing, public relations, music production and recording, publishing, and online music distribution.

Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 307Advanced Music Production and
Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 320Artist Management and Development Internship (1–4)
Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 331Legal Issues in the Music Industry3

3-F25 (Online) In-depth examination of copyright law and agreements basic to the music industry. Agreements to be reviewed include major label record contracts, independent label record contracts, management agreements, sampling licenses, and music publishing agreements.

Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
Prerequisite
MBCM 206 and MBCM 225.
MBCM 408Critical Listening and the Art of
Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 415Web Based Tools for the Music Industry and Worship Arts3
Subject
MBCM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 489Senior Capstone – Music Industry Internship 1–3
Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 515Introduction to Music Publishing

and Marketing 3-WSP Teaches students how to set up an independent publishing company, including administration of copyrights, the role of performance rights organizations (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC), and preparing a functioning system for song catalogs. The student develops a publicity plan, submits songs to register with the copyright office, learns how to market and promote compositions and writers by developing effective pitch and promotion strategies, and discovers how to turn demos and lyrics into a functioning independent publishing and marketing business.

Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 525Survey of the Music Industry

3-WSP 294

Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 557Advanced Music Production

3-WSP Explores core concepts of acoustics and psychoacoustics; the MIDI protocol; music composition and performance using MIDI; hardware-based sound synthesis; software- based sound synthesis (virtual instruments); and effects plug-ins and audio sampling through the creation, performance, and production of music works in the electronic medium. Students gain a deep understanding of the MIDI protocol and explore the implications of MIDI and effects in the context of music production, recording, composition, and performance.

Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu
MBCM 570Artist Management and
Subject
MBCM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
www.houghton.edu

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