GJ39 46Diploma in Music Businessat SCQF Level 6 – Structure

To attain the qualification candidates must complete 10 Units in total. This comprises:
6 Mandatory Units
 4 Optional Units

Please note the table below shows the SSC identification codes listed alongside the corresponding SQA Unit codes. It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory Units : Candidates must complete 6 Units from this group
SQA code / SSC code / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H6KA 04 / MBRL1 / Understand the Production of Promotional Material for the Music Industry / 6 / 2
H6KB 04 / MBRL2 / Identify New Opportunities and Revenue Streams for the Music Industry / 7 / 5
H6KC 04 / MBRL3 / Understand how Artist Agreements and Contracts Work / 6 / 3
H6KD 04 / MBRL4 / Identify and Recommend Music With Commercial Potential / 7 / 4
H6HV 04 / COM29 / Understand the Impact Of Emerging Technology On the Music Industry / 5 / 2
H6KE 04 / MBRL6 / Understand Record Label Identity and Branding / 6 / 3
Optional Units : Candidates must complete 4 Units from this group
SQA code / SSC code / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H6KF 04 / MBRLO1 / Undertake Plugging of Music / 7 / 4
H6KK 04 / MBRLO2 / Understand the Principles for Marketing and Selling New and Back Catalogue Music Releases / 6 / 3
H6KL 04 / MBRLO3 / Market and Sell Music Releases / 7 / 5
H6KM 04 / MBRLO4 / Support the Identity, Brand and Characteristics Of Record Labels / 6 / 3
H6KN 04 / MBRLO5 / Negotiate with Music Outlets / 7 / 6
H6KP 04 / MBRLO6 / Evaluate Music and Assist with Music Selection and Compilations / 7 / 6
H6KR 04 / MBRLO7 / Understand the Registration of Musical Works for Publishing and Copyright Compliance / 6 / 3
H6KS 04 / MBRLO8 / Register Musical Works for Publishing and Copyright Compliance / 6 / 4
H6KT 04 / MBRLO9 / Assist With Budget Setting Within a Record Label Context / 6 / 4
H6KG 04 / MBRLO10 / Identify Development and Repertoire Opportunities for Artists / 6 / 3
H6KH 04 / MBRLO13 / Contribute to the Preparation and Management Of Artist Agreements and Contracts / 7 / 4
H6KJ 04 / MBRLO14 / Contribute to Assessing the Impact Of Emerging Technology On the Music Industry / 7 / 3
H6HR 04 / COM25 / Utilise Social Networking and Social Media to Promote Music / 5 / 2
H6GF 04 / C16 / Order Products and Services / 7 / 5
H6GJ 04 / C4 / Deliver a Presentation / 6 / 3
H6GH 04 / C27 / Work With Other People In a Business Environment / 6 / 6
H6HL 04 / COM21 / Produce Promotional Material For the Music Industry / 7 / 4
H6JD 04 / COM10 / Organise Promotional Events For the Music Industry / 6 / 3
H6L1 04 / SfJ1 / Understanding The Core Knowledge Needed By Those Who Work With Children and Young People / - / -
H6HT 04 / COM27 / Manage and Market Own Freelance Services / 8 / 6