This course provides an introduction to accounting with an emphasis on the interpretation and use of accounting information for effective business decision-making. The course employs an "information user/managerial approach" rather than an "information preparer approach." Students are introduced to the accounting system, financial statement analysis, and quantitative managerial accounting techniques.

This first course in management stresses an understanding of the management functions as an integral part of the business organization. Attention is given to planning, leading, organizing, controlling and other aspects of the managerial process.

This beginning course in marketing develops an understanding of the marketing function and its central importance to the business organization. Attention is paid to a variety of marketing topics including products, channels and distribution, pricing, promotion, buyer behavior, and ethical issues in marketing.

This course is an exploration of world music with an emphasis on the styles of South America. By combining percussion with various other instruments and voices, unique performances are presented each semester representing diverse cultures.

This course is designed to be an introduction to music reading and understanding. The fundamentals of pitch and rhythm are covered along with ear training and score reading in this computer-assisted course.

This is a continuation of Music Fundamentals I.

• MU130 Music Fundamentals I

This course is designed to stimulate interest in and enjoyment of music from its beginnings through medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century styles, including various styles of non-Western music.

This course is designed for students interested in increasing their knowledge of the basic elements of music. Concepts covered include: keys, scales, simple and compound rhythms, intervals, triads, 7th chords, principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, cadences, phrases and periods.

• MU130 Music Fundamentals I
• MU131 Music Fundamentals II

This is a lab course. The objective of this course is to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: identification of intervals, scales, triads, sight-singing and one voice melodic and rhythmic dictations.

This course provides a basic introduction to music and the keyboard. Students learn to read music in treble and bass clefs, become familiar with basic music vocabulary and symbols, and develop keyboard skills. Students also study the history of piano music and piano playing in order to deepen their understanding of the instrument.

An introduction to vocal production, breathing, tone development, diction, vocal improvisation and appropriate repertoire.

A practical introduction to the guitar designed for beginning students. Basic technique, chords, styles and simple melodies are covered.

A comprehensive review of transcripts, a portfolio of work, and a juried performance examination normally occurring during the second semester of the sophomore year.

This course is intended to give students an introduction to the history of electronic music, MIDI applications including computer interfacing, and provide an introduction to music scoring, editing, recording and printing music using computers, music education software and music resources on the internet.

This course presents a detailed study of the major instrument families and the human voice, and how to score and arrange for them.

• MU160 Music Theory I
• MU300 Introduction to Electronic Music & MIDI

A series of guest presenters representing diverse fields within the music business offers insight as to their work in the music industry. This course provides an overview of some basic aspects of the music business including: copyright and publishing, music merchandising, some aspects of licensing, career management and promotion, networking and influences of technology.

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of arts administration as it applies to the performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models, marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students presenting their projects in executive session.

The music internship is designed for liturgical music and music industry majors. Liturgical music majors complete at least four internship credits in a parish or campus liturgical setting, assisting with the planning and performance of music in worship. Music business majors complete six internship credits at off-campus sites. Off campus music internships are also available for credit using a wide range of professional venues for students in the music industry tracks, which are required for the music business track and available for the music technology track. Music industry internships are generally done in the senior year. They provide students with experience and valuable networking contacts in the professional world of music.