Alumni
Dennis Collopy - Class of 2002
Founder and Director - Menace Music Management
This degree was an opportunity for me to objectively study and research the industry I have worked in for 25 years. Like many people working in the music business I had little time or opportunity to thoroughly evaluate the structure of the industry. The MA MBM has changed very many of my views and preconceptions of the music business . It encourages innovation in searching for new business models as well as new methods and provides the tools for thorough research in almost every branch and outlet of music.
Ion Metsovitis - Class of 2002
Wayne Smart - Class of 2002
Contracts Manager - Sanctuary Music Group
Already being in a management position very closely involved with operations geared to identifying and controlling music rights exploitation, the MA Music Business Management programme has proved without a doubt a most valuable framework to support the high-level of research necessary for those of us wishing to challenge and improve practice within this global music business. The programme certainly accelerates and develops the aptitude of seeking out and applying an array of analysis, marketing and project management tools although most rewarding of all is the buzz from delivering a body of research and recommendation that is original.
The music business is very project orientated and this is reflected in the numerous group projects where students and tutors provide a matrix of support which encourages learning and immerses students into the reality of the importance of bringing out the best in others while problem solving and meeting deadlines.The programme constructs a high-level of sense of order and substance for those operating in a business widely perceived as working with intangibles recommended for those motivated to make a difference or want to make original projects happen.
Where are our graduates from and going to?
The alumni of the University of Westminster's MA Music Business Management programme are music industry professionals from across the UK, North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Their background and current positions vary greatly - some are entrepreneurial and run their own independent record labels or publishing companies while others work for major organisations.