MUSMusic Entrepreneurship: Music

Course Information

Course Number and Name: MUS
3610H Music Entrepreneurship:
Music & Cities

Course

Description:

This is a business course for musicians. Concepts such as incorporation, accounting and taxation are introduced as well as methods of finance. Models of commerce specific to the music industry are analyzed. Case studies are reviewed, and students will formulate and present a business plan. Research, best practices, and models from the international Music Cities movement are applied.

Class

Schedule:

Fridays 3-6pm in the Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 25

TA support: None

• Graduate degree in Music Business or closely related field.
• Industry experience in the cultural sector, including expert knowledge of business models, accounting, taxation, and publicity relevant for music performers, creators, and producers.
• Experience as an artist in music performance, creation, or production.

• Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations.
• Teach classes as scheduled.
• Administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy.
• Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae.

07/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. This announcement is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrollment; should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from those stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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