Summer Institute

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Situated in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee where Music Row begins, Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business is internationally renowned as an established leader in music business and recording industry education.  Recognizing more than 30 years of successful graduates, Rolling Stone and Time magazines have both ranked Belmont University as one of the “top music business schools” in the United States.  Now you have the unique opportunity to visit Music City and take part in the Curb College Summer Institute. 

You'll take music business courses at a premiere institution from expert faculty, complete an exciting internship at one of hundreds of partner corporations, and enjoy the rich cultural opportunities the Nashville community has to offer. 

FROM HERE TO ANYWHERE

In only two summers, you will earn 19 credit hours  equivalent to Belmont's Music Business minor and apply what you learn in a rewarding industry internship.  During your first summer you will enroll in two sessions allowing you to maximize your educational experience in Nashville.  Your second summer will include a full ten week internship in which you will network with industry professionals and refine your classroom knowledge in a real world setting.  Take your knowledge and experiences from here to anywhere!

First Summer

  • Survey of Music Business 
  • History of the Recording  Business
  • Survey of Recording Technology
  • The Nashville Experience
  • Intellectual Properties
  • Music Business Internship Lab

Second Summer

  • Music Publishing
  • Music Business Internship (30 hours/week) 

Read more about the courses offered.

Eligibility and Application

Students currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited institution who have completed a minimum of  30 credit hours and are in good standing at their home institutions are eligible to apply.

To apply for the Summer Institute, submit the following materials by May 1, 2009 to:

Meredith Kendall Valdez
College of Entertainment and Music Business 
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212-3757

1. Completed Non-Degree Application (At the top of the application, check Cross-Registrant and write "Summer Institute.")
2. Confidential letter of recommendation
3. Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended, even if prior courses are listed on other transcripts.
4. An extended paragraph describing your interest in the program.

Housing

If you know someone in the Nashville area, you can stay with them.  Should you require or prefer on-campus housing, rooms will be available in one of Belmont's apartment communities. 

Important Dates
            2008                      2009 
 Move in and CCSI Welcome   Saturday, May 31    Saturday, June 6
 Classes Begin   Monday, June 2   Monday, June 8
 Classes End and Farewell   Tuesday, August 5   Tuesday, August 11


Costs 
  • Tuition and fees--approximately $10,775 first summer
  • Tuition and fees--approximately $5,880 second summer
  • Optional Housing--$1800 per summer plus $100 housing deposit

For more information, contact Meredith Kendall Valdez, Admissions Coordinator.

Belmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Scools of Business (AACSB International).