Course overview
This course will help you master the essentials of the music business – from marketing and artist management to music business economics and law – giving you the skills you need for a lifelong career in the entertainment business.
With 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.
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.
The course can be completed in either two or three years of study.
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Other Information
Practical experience
The course includes a 90-hour internship, where you put your theory into practice. Previous internships include SONY Music, Triple J, APRA/AMCOS, EMI. Collaboration projects with AIM students from other disciplines give you practical experience in music publishing, artist management, partnerships and event management.
Fees and charges
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Entrepreneur, Booking Agent, Grants Officer, Media Officer, Sales Officer, Artist Manager, Event Manager, Marketing Manager, Label Manager, A&R Manager, Venue Manager, Licensing Manager, Promotions Manager, Tour Manager, Business Development Manager, Communications Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Producer, Business Analyst, Policy, Advisor, Promoter.
Majors
Areas of study
Business strategy, data and analytics, entertainment law, entrepreneurship, leadership and corporate governance, live performance management, marketing, media and PR, production management.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent), including the International Baccalaureate (IB). AIM courses do not have an ATAR requirement. All applicants Refer to AIM’s entry requirements .
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Sydney CampusNSW14 Sept 2026
- Sydney CampusNSW