Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in music and business entrepreneurship leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree are 73 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Courses | ||
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 2 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 2 |
| MUS 128 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS 211 | Materials of Music III | 2 |
| MUS 212 | Materials of Music IV | 2 |
| MUS 225 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 226 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| MUS 361 | World Musics | 4 |
| MUS 309 | Contextual Studies: History of Western Music II: From the Mid-19th Century to the Present | 2 |
| Contextual studies courses (MUS 308, MUS 309, or MUS 310) | 2 | |
| Music electives 1 | 8 | |
| Private instruction or class piano | 8 | |
| 8 semesters of music ensemble participation 2 | ||
| Business/Entrepreneurship Courses | ||
| BUS 205 | Organizational Management | 4 |
| BUS 210 | Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| BUS 220 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| BUSN 305 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ENPR 240 | Entrepreneurial Mindset I | 1 |
| ENPR 340 | Entrepreneurial Mindset II | 2 |
| ENPR 341 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| ENPR 342 | Entrepreneurial Marketing I | 3 |
| ENPR 442 | Entrepreneurial Marketing II | 3 |
| Business electives (select from the following): | 4 | |
| Marketing, Sales & Fundraising | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Theory/Appl in Leadership | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Venture Planning | ||
| Startup Venture | ||
| STEP: An Offutt Career and Leadership Journey, Step I | ||
| STEP: An Offutt Career and Leadership Journey, Step II | ||
| Arts Management | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Total Hours | 73 | |
- 1
It is suggested that students concentrate the elective courses within a single area - music theory and composition, music history and literature, conducting or pedagogy. Credits in private lesson instruction may not be used to fulfill the 8-credit requirement in music electives.
- 2
Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.
Suggested Four-Year Plan
The four-year plan detailed below is a suggested coursework sequence. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INQ 100 | Critical Inquiry Seminar | 4 |
| IWC 100 or IOC 100 |
Inquiry Written Communication or Inquiry: Oral Communication |
4 |
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 2 |
| PED 111 | Wellness | 1 |
| Exploration or Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| IOC 100 or IWC 100 |
Inquiry: Oral Communication or Inquiry Written Communication |
4 |
| REL 200 | Christianity and Religious Diversity | 4 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 2 |
| MUS 128 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| Exploration or Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS 205 | Organizational Management | 4 |
| ENPR 240 | Entrepreneurial Mindset I | 1 |
| ENPR 340 | Entrepreneurial Mindset II | 2 |
| MUS 211 | Materials of Music III | 2 |
| MUS 225 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Class Piano (or lessons) | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS 210 | Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| MUS 212 | Materials of Music IV | 2 |
| MUS 226 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 309 | Contextual Studies I - Period (History of Music II) | 2 |
| Exploration or Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Class Piano (or lessons) | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS 220 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| MUS 308 | Contextual Studies I - Genre (MUS 309 or MUS 310) | 2 |
| Exploration or Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Language 1 | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Class Piano (or lessons) | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENPR 341 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| ENPR 342 | Entrepreneurial Marketing I | 3 |
| Language 2 or Elective | 4 | |
| Music Elective | 4 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Class Piano (or lessons) | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENPR 442 | Entrepreneurial Marketing II | 3 |
| MUS 361 | World Musics | 4 |
| Exploration or Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Music Elective | 2-3 | |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| REL 300 | Upper-level Religion Core Course | 4 |
| BUSN 305 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ENPR or BUSN Elective | 3-4 | |
| Music Elective | 2-3 | |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
| Primary Instrument Lessons | 1 | |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 129-134 | |
Important Notes
- Although Bachelor of Arts music students need not take more than two years of ensemble courses, it is highly recommended that they continue to participate in Concordia's music programs by remaining active in an ensemble of their choice.
- It is suggested that students concentrate the music elective courses within a single area - music theory and composition, music history and conducting or pedagogy. Credits in private instruction may not be used to fulfill the music electives requirement.
- Students are reminded to pay attention to the courses chosen outside of their music major. Review the Core Curriculum requirements, PEAK requirements, and overall Degree and Graduation requirements for more information.
- Students must earn at least a C in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.
- Piano proficiency level must e passed. It is recommended that at least 2 credits of private piano instruction be taken.
- Eight total credits of piano and primary instrument lessons are required, but primary instrument lessons are encouraged for all eight semesters of coursework.
- Eight total music elective credits are required.