The Music Business, Public Policy, and International Treaties
MBUS 4900
3 hours
The Music Business, Public Policy, and International Treaties
Course Description
The history of cultural diplomacy, the use of music as an element of soft power, the intricate relationship between the music industry, policy, and global commerce. Course will serve students from Music Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration and Policy, Political Science, International Affairs, and Music.
Athena Title
Music Business Public Policy
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to comprehend how legal provisions and agreements influence the global music industry and the associated policy deliberations.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to display a comprehensive understanding of the music industry, intellectual property, and the relevant statutes and treaties.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to differentiate between the different forms of intellectual property and align them with the appropriate statutes and treaties governing their use.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to analyze the impact of various statutes and treaties on revenue generation and the overall structure of the music industry.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to evaluate proposed and existing policies from the perspectives of different rights holders and users of music.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to synthesize their knowledge by proposing modifications to existing legal provisions or suggesting entirely new policies to address specific issues.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to exhibit knowledge of cultural diplomacy and the utilization of music in the exercise of soft power.
Topical Outline
Introduction to the Music Industry
Labor Law, Unions, and the Music Industry
Rights holder Advocacy: Performers, Songwriters, and Trade Organizations
U.S. Copyright Law for Music
Other U.S. Intellectual Property
International Intellectual Property Law and Treaties
International Trade Treaties and Intellectual Properties
U.S. Competition Law
U.S. Competition Law and the Music Industry
International Competition Law and the Music Industry
