MBET 140 Venue Management

1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of live music via the venue’s perspective. We will take a macro approach to understanding the role and duties of a venue manager in ensuring the success of a live music venue. Discussions will primarily focus on mid-size venues (1,000-5,000 capacity range). Topics to be covered include ticketing and box office management; understanding the roles & responsibilities of venue personnel & those directly related to the structure; artist deal structures and contracts; developing basic marketing & promotions plans; planning event programming; and event calendar management.

Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.