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Diploma of Music Industry Management and Artist Development
- London, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate in music business, Artist management and event production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Analyse practical business challenges in Music Industry Management and Artist Development. Develop communication
- Decision-making
- And analytical skills relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Digital service providers
- Record labels
- Agents
- Venues and promoters
- Neighbouring rights and artist associations
- Artist development
Curriculum
- Two-term
- 30-week graduate certificate: music marketing
- Event production
- Artist management
- Songwriting and performance critique
- Entrepreneurial skills for the music business
- And artist development and promotion.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A two- or three-year college diploma or a degree
- Some programmes want a related field
- A 2.5 (C+) average
- Or work experience (for example five years in HR for the HR programme)
- AIM1 wants a computer science or software background. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
College diploma or advanced diploma in a related field (or degree), Or equivalent professional experience as judged by the College, Paralegal and media programmes have specific prior-credential lists.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload your diploma or degree and transcripts
- Plus a resume or cover letter when the programme asks for work experience. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,017 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Language |
| Department | Department of Music Industry Management and Artist Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,017 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176.