Mike Curb College of Entertainment
and Music Business
Dr. Wesley A. Bulla, Dean
Program CoordinatorsJames Elliott—Songwriting
Dr. Clyde Rolston—Music Business
Mark Volman—Entertainment Industry Studies
Dan Wujcik—Audio Engineering Technology
Allison Booth*, Bob Bullock*, Jimmy Carter*, Tom Cavanaugh*, Tony Cottrill*, Dr. David Crow*, Dr. Don Cusic, James Elliott, George Gilbert*, Luke Gilfeather*, Sal Greco*, Harley Hatcher*, Dr. David Herrera, Dr. Rush Hicks*, Michael Janas, Jim Kaiser*, Dan Keen*, Shelby Kennedy*, Ken Landers, Steven Leeds, Chris Lisle*, Russ Long*, Dr. David Maddox*, Dr. David Moser, Billy Wayne Prince*, Dr. Clyde Rolston, Dr. Richard Rose*, Dr. Cheryl L. Slay, Dr. Amy Smith*, Sarita Stewart, Dr. Timmy Tappan, Bill Thomas*, Dave Tough, Jason Turner*, Mark Volman, Bil VornDick*, Dr. Larry Wacholtz, Dr. Jennifer Wilgus, Marty Wheeler*, Dan Wujcik.
*Adjunct instructor.
Mission Statement:
The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business strives to combine academic experience with real world applications and seeks to achieve its mission by implementing innovative courses of study in the entertainment and music industries.
Goals:
The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business has the following goals:
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To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship.
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To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments.
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To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.
The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business offers four (4) areas of undergraduate study. One focused in business administration with a concentration in the music business leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration* degree (B.B.A.); a second focused on the study of the entertainment industries, their diversity, and interaction between society and entertainment-driven commerce and technology leading to either the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree; a third concentrated in the art, science, and practical application of Audio Engineering Technology leading to either the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, and a fourth in Songwriting focused on the artistic craft and business aspects of professional songwriting leading to either the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The College also maintains a post-graduate elective specialization in music business within the Masters of Business Administration** (M.B.A.) degree.
Audio Engineering Technology
Students of the Audio Engineering Technology program complete the B.S. or B.A. General Education core and a technical concentration in Audio Engineering Technology. Audio Engineering students also pursue supplemental studies in an approved related discipline (minor) such as computer science, mass communication production, music, or a business discipline such as business administration or entrepreneurship.
Entertainment Industry Studies
Students of the Entertainment Industry Studies program complete either the B.S. or B.A. General Education core with a major in Entertainment Industry Studies (EIS) and supplemental studies in a minor such as communication studies, music, or a business discipline such as business administration or entrepreneurship. Entertainment Industry students also pursue supplemental studies in a unique and innovative “Diversity Convergence” component of industry-related performance, creative, production, writing, and media courses drawn from liberal arts courses.
Music Business
The Music Business program consists of three (3) interrelated areas of study. Music Business students complete the B.B.A. General Education curriculum and a major in Business Administration comprising traditional business courses (such as accounting, finance, management, and economics). All Music Business students also complete the Music Business (MBU) core of courses in general operations and technology as well as music publishing and intellectual properties. Students then choose and complete an emphasis area concentrated in either Music Business or Music Production.
Songwriting
Students in the songwriting program complete either the B.S. or B.A. curriculum with a major in Songwriting and a minor in a related area such as music, music production, or music business. Students take classes in songwriting, music theory and ear training, music publishing, and studio production. The Songwriting program also requires students to complete two mentorships with professional songwriters. The objective of the Songwriting program is to help the student develop his or her artistic craft while gaining a practical understanding of the business aspects of a songwriting career.
