Individuals who study music business learn how to apply copyright laws to recorded and performed music, how to manage the financial and legal aspects of the music industry, and how to develop the leadership skills needed to secure a job in the music business and management field.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.