While traditional courses in the arts and business lay the foundation for the management program, the ten music management core curriculum courses (Introduction to Arts Management, Arts Management in the For-Profit, Arts Management in the Not For-Profit, Arts Management Practicum, Entertainment Law, Survey of the Record Industry, Computers and the Arts, Case Studies: Not for Profit, Case Studies: Profit, Fund Raising, and a management internship), blend the world of business with the world of the arts. Students apply the skills they have gained from their arts and business classes in these courses.<br><br>Students learn about both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors of the industry. Experiencing both sides of the field allows students not only to explore a variety of problems inherent to the industry through classroom discussions, guest speakers, field trips, and assignments, but also to make an educated decision about their future careers. Written analyses and oral presentations encourage students to use their creativity to address complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and present their findings in a professional manner.<br><br>In preparation for the internship, students are required to take two semesters of Management Practicum. This class is designed to prime the student for the internship and for workplace environments. Students work in a mini-internship, from six to eight hours weekly. Over the course of the semester, students meet in a practicum seminar to discuss everything from leadership skills and resume writing to job ethics and supervisory style. This is a rich opportunity for students to grow both personally and professionally, and to learn a most important skill?networking in the management business.