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Music Business Administration to Communications

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Arts

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Music Business

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University- Peterborough

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Communications

Transfer credits / courses

50%

Semesters Remaining 4

Granted 10.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Music Business Administration Diploma program since Fall 2022 receive the following 10.0 transfer credits: 

  • 0.5 COMM 1000H - Introduction to Communications 
  • 0.5 COMM 3001H – Event Management; 
  • 0.5 unassigned Communications credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 ADMN 1221H – Financial Accounting
  • 0.5 ADMN 2410H – Communication in Organizations
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundations for Reconciliation 
  • 0.5 MATH 1005H - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 
  • 0.5 unassigned Cultural Studies credit at the 1000 level 
  • 2.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level 
  • 3.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 3000 level

Transfer credits for students beginning studies in the Music Business Administration Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.

 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have: 

  • Successfully completed Durham College’s Music Business Administration Diploma; 
  • A minimum overall average of 75%

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 10.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Music Business Administration degree:

  • 0.5 COMM 1001H – Introduction to Public Speaking 
  • 0.5 COMM 2010H – Introduction to Research Methods 
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write in Time 
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H – Write It Up: Effective Communication 
  • 1.0 COMM 4000Y – Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone 
  • 2.0 credits from ADMN 1000H – Contemporary Issues in 
    Management and Organization; 2080H – Managerial and Market Research; 2100H – Introduction to Marketing; 3150H – 
    Advertising; 4160H – Branding; ADMN-MDST 4820H – 
    Community-Based Research Project; CUST-MDST 1535H – Introduction to Media Studies; 2186H – Workshop: Photography; Research; 2100H – Introduction to Marketing; 3150H – Advertising; 4160H – Branding; ADMN-MDST 4820H – Community-Based Research Project; CUST-MDST 1535H – Introduction to Media Studies; 2186H – Workshop: Photography; 2535H – Media and Society; 3139H – Workshop: Radio and Podcast; 3184H – Workshop: Documentary and Film; 3535H – Television Studies; INDG-MDST 2030H – Indigenous Peoples and News Media in Canada; 3102Y – Images in Contemporary Media; or SOCI-CAST-MDST 3450H – The Sociology  
  • 3. 0 elective credit 
  • 1.0 additional Communications credit 
  • 1.0 additional Communications credits at the 3000 level or above

*Additional notes: 

  • Courses without specified year levels must 
    include at least 3.5 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level, and no more than 1.0 credit at the 1000 level.
  • Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

PDFDownload pathway documentation (379 KB)

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca 
pathways@trentu.ca  
http://trentu.ca/transfer  
http://trentu.ca/pathways   
 

Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.


Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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