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CertHE Entertainment Business & Technology

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Start Date

September

Duration

With Foundation FT: 4 years

BA FT: 3 years

Institution Code

L85

UCAS Code

MBM0

Course Fulltimefees

£9,535 per year

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learn the essentials of business and economics in the context of 
the Music, Entertainment & Consumer Tech industries. All modern businesses whether working in the 
creative sector or not engage with digital channels & entertainment content to engage customers and 
build loyalty. Learning how music, entertainment & streaming platforms build and attract consumers is 
therefore useful to inform all modern enterprises. 

LCCM’s new CertHE Entertainment Business & Technology is a one year programme for anyone interested in learning about business and technology trends with case studies from the most successful businesses of all time: the entertainment and tech giants. You’ll learn the essentials of business success, innovation and the digital content industries then get to put what you’ve learnt into practice in two practical modules of your choice based around launching a music artist, digital product design (NFTs, apps etc.) or event management.

Your studies on this one year Higher Education certificate in Entertainment Business & Technology will be centred around LCCM’s iconic Music Box campus where there is no end of talented music producers and performers for you to collaborate and work with on your entertainment events and entrepreneurial projects. Lessons will not be confined to learning about the music industry and will cover relevant entertainment content strategies and innovative practise across movies & TV, video games, social media and content marketing. On successful completion of this one year course you can embark on your entertainment career having already experienced launching a product or embryonic business to market or you can decide to stay for a further two years, transferring to our BA in Music Industry Management or a relevant degree programme elsewhere.   

UFCA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience 
  • 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills). 
  • Successful interview 
  • Fluency in English – reading, writing, oral. IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95 

Use our basic tariff points table below to calculate how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth. Please note that this UCAS tariff table is an indicative guide only. 
For a complete list of qualifications, please refer to the UCAS Tariff Points Calculator.  

You may be invited to an interview to assess your eligibility for the course if:

you have not met the minimum entry criteria but show within your application a strong interest, and promise of ability for the course;
or
there is insufficient information in your application for us to make a decision.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Knowledge and Understanding: 

  • Culture: Integrate cultural influences relevant to your performance, study or 
    practise 
  • Industry know-how: Explain typical commercial principles and business practices. 

Cognitive Skills: 

  • Evaluation: Use appropriate skills, techniques and procedures as instructed to complete selected tasks. 
  • Analysis: Read information objectively, leading to the formulation of a reasoned argument. 

Practical Skills: 

  • Research: Gather evidence and data for an investigation using appropriate sources and academic conventions. 
  • Communication: Engage your intended audience with well-structured material, that is technically accurate and delivered with creative flair 

Key Life Skills: 

  • Professionalism: Demonstrate appropriate judgement and an ability to meet expected standards for individual or group projects. 
  • Plan: Identify priorities that enable expectations to be met, whilst maintaining momentum, focus and a work/life balance. 

Year 1

Compulsory Modules 

  • Foundations of Business 
  • Rockonomics 
  • Theories of Innovation 
  • The Streaming Economy 

Optional Modules 

  • Digital Product Development 
  • Artist Development 
  • Event Management & Promotion 

You will learn to think critically and act creatively to better understand and navigate the opportunities of contemporary enterprises with a focus on innovation and entertainment content: 
 

Research, Analysis and Development Skills 

  • Critical thinking and research skills 
  • Analysing, evaluating & communicating information 

Professional skills 

  • Academic and business writing & editing 
  • Business administration 
  • Numeracy 
  • Budgeting and financial planning skills 
  • Marketing communications 
  • Public Speaking 
  • Innovation 
  • Managing change 

Project and Personal Management Skills 

  • Communication 
  • Teamwork 
  • Management 
  • Leadership skills 
  • Problem solving and decision making 
  • Strategic planning 
  • Organisation 
  • Collaboration 

The LCCM student body is a highly creative community and we encourage students to network internally, creating events and activities themselves. The student committee organises student social and open events in our venue and performance rooms. We have many activities that occur throughout the year, including industry guest masterclasses for the whole college and weekly workshops such as Songwriting, Programming, Instrumental group lessons, Choir to open jams are offered to compliment your studies. These workshops also allows you to experiment with new musical ideas, to improve your music skills and knowledge in a relaxed and informal setting. 

We encourage students to attend industry networking events and conferences, especially those that happen in London. The Music Box venue regularly hosts gatherings with some of the most influential industry organisations including UK Music, the BPI, the Ivors Academy, the Radio Academy, the Featured Artist Coalition. We are an official venue for BBC Introducing Live in 2022. 

Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to collaborate with your peers, students on other degrees at LCCM and the wider creative community. As you build a network of talented, creative and ambitious musicians and entrepreneurs, you will be given the opportunity and support to put what you are learning into practice in the real world. Being in the heart of London, we have close links to industry and have dedicated staff looking to match students with opportunities from our partners and industry network. 

EXPERIENCE LCCM IN PERSON

Visiting LCCM in person is the best way to discover why it’s the perfect place for your music journey. During an open day or personal visit, you’ll meet our expert advisors, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and experience the vibrant, creative energy that defines our campus.

MEET AN ADVISOR

Tour the building and get advice on your studies and career direction. In-person, online and phone call options available.

Meet an Advisor

JOIN AN OPEN DAY

Book your place at our next Open Day and find out more about LCCM and why it’s the place to be.

If you have any questions regarding LCCM, please call us on 020 3535 1080 or e-mail us at contact@lccm.org.uk or complete the form on this page and we will get back to you shortly.

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