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6.13.1 The Curriculum

  1. To be considered for the award of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce, a student shall comply with all regulations of the School of Music and the Faculty of Business Administration regarding the respective degrees, except:

    1. Notwithstanding clauses 5., 6., and 7. of the Core Program Requirements under the Bachelor of Music Degree Regulations, students in the Bachelor of Music program who are concurrently completing the Bachelor of Commerce program will be exempted from clauses 5. and 6., and will be permitted to replace clause 7. with the following:

      Ensemble II: 10 credit hours according to Principal Applied Study below:

      1. Voice: Music 2700 and 2701, and 2 credit hours from Music 2611-2612, plus 6 additional credit hours from Music 2611, 2612, 2616, 2617, 3517 or 3518 with a maximum of 1 credit hour from Music 3517-3518. Students will be placed in one of these ensemble courses during each semester in which they are enrolled in Principal Applied Study. The assignment will be based on their ensemble audition, the appropriateness of the ensemble for the student’s musical development and program of study, and the need to create balanced ensembles.

      2. Piano, organ, or guitar: 8 credit hours chosen from Music 2611-2620, 3517, 3518 with at least 2 credit hours from Music 2611-2612 and no more than 2 credit hours from Music 3517-3518. An additional 2 credit hours of music electives chosen from courses beyond the 1000 level. Students will be placed in one of these ensemble courses during each semester in which they are enrolled in Principal Applied Study. The assignment will be based on their ensemble audition, the appropriateness of the ensemble for the student’s musical development and program of study, and the need to create balanced ensembles.

      3. All other Principal Applied Study, i.e. percussion or a string or wind instrument: 10 credit hours from Music 2611-2615, 2619, 2620, 3517, 3518, with at least 1 credit hour chosen from Music 2611 or Music 2612, and no more than 1 credit hour chosen from Music 3517 or 3518. Students will be placed in one of these ensemble courses during each semester in which they are enrolled in Principal Applied Study. The assignment will be based on their ensemble audition, the appropriateness of the ensemble for the student’s musical development and program of study, and the need to create balanced ensembles.

    2. The courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce component of the Joint degree program are outlined in the Faculty of Business Administration section of the University Calendar under Table 6 Program of Study for the Bachelor of Commerce Component of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Music.

    3. The adjustments to the normal curriculum will only be permitted for students who are graduating with the Bachelor of Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Commerce degrees at the same convocation. In order to meet all of the requirements of both degree programs at the same time, students who are completing the joint degrees are strongly advised to follow Table 1 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce, Table 2 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce, or Table 3 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce, as appropriate.


6.13.1.1 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce

To be considered for the award of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce, students must successfully complete the following 157 credit hours with a grade point average on those 157 credit hours of at least 2.5 and a numeric average on those 157 credit hours of at least 60%:

  1. 53 credit hours from the Music Core Program Requirements as modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

  2. Music 340A/B, 440A/B, 4800;

  3. 6 credit hours chosen from Musicologies or Music Theory and Composition courses beyond the 2000 level;

  4. 12 credit hours chosen from Music courses beyond the 1000 level including:

    1. a maximum of 2 credit hours from Music 2611-2614, 2619, 2620, 263A/B, in addition to those from the Music Core Program Requirements modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

    2. a maximum of 2 credit hours from Music 2615-2617, 265A/B, 3514-3518 in addition to those from the Music Core Program Requirements modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above; and

    3. a maximum of 6 credit hours from Music 3500-3513, 3611-3613;

  5. The courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce component of the Joint degree program are outlined in the Faculty of Business Administration section of the University Calendar under Table 6 Program of Study for the Bachelor of Commerce Component of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Music.

Table 1 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce

Fall

Academic Term 1

Business 1000

Mathematics 1090 or 1000 or 1005 [see note 1 below]

MUS 140A, 1005, 1107, 1117, 1700

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 2

Business 2600

Economics 1010 or Mathematics 1000 if not successfully completed in Term 1 [see note 1 below]

English 1090

MUS 140B, 1006, 1108, 1118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 3

Economics 1020

3 credit hours of Memorial University of Newfoundland Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) course

MUS 240A, 2005, 2107, 2117

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 4

Business 2011, 2205

Economics 1010 if not successfully completed in Term 2 [see note 1 below]

MUS 240B, 2006, 2108, 2118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 5

Business 200W, 2012, 2111

MUS 340A, 3009, 3105

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 6

Business 2112, 2720

MUS 340B

Statistics 2500

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 7

Business 400W, 3310, 3401, 3700

MUS 440A

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 8

Business 3005, 3335, 3550

MUS 440B

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 9

Business 500W, 3325, 4306, 4720

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 10

Business 3210, 5002

MUS 4800

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Harlow Campus

Optional: 6 credit hours in the Harlow Music Semester offered at Harlow Campus. [see note 2 below]

Notes:

  1. Students who are required to take Mathematics 1090 prior to Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) should complete Mathematics 1090 in Term 1, Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) in place of Economics 1010 in Term 2, and Economics 1010 in Term 4.

    1. Mathematics 1005 is a calculus course intended for business students and is not intended for those planning on taking further calculus courses. Business students who plan to take further calculus courses should complete Mathematics 1000 instead of Mathematics 1005.
  2. Students who elect not to participate in the Harlow Music Semester offered at Harlow Campus must complete a total of 6 additional credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in General Musical Studies and Bachelor of Commerce above as opportunities arise and as courses are offered during Term 5 through Term 10.

  3. Students who wish to deviate from the above curriculum, including students who wish to complete online courses or courses in the Spring semester, Intersession, or Summer session, should consult with an advisor in the Faculty of Business Administration or the School of Music to ensure that they do not experience unforeseen delays in completing the joint degrees program.


6.13.1.2 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce

To be considered for the award of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce, students must successfully complete the following 160 credit hours with a grade point average on those 160 credit hours of at least 2.5 and a numeric average on those 160 credit hours of at least 60%.

  1. 53 credit hours from the Music Core Program Requirements as modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

  2. Music 340A/B, 440A/B, 4800;

  3. 6 credit hours of Music 3140 and 3 credit hours of Music 4140;

  4. 12 credit hours chosen from Music 3100, 3104, 3112, 4104, 4112, and either 3106 or 3108. Students interested in this Major are strongly encouraged to take Music 3100 in second year.

  5. The courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce component of the Joint degree program are outlined in the Faculty of Business Administration section of the University Calendar under Table 6 Program of Study for the Bachelor of Commerce Component of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Music.

Table 2 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce

Fall

Academic Term 1

Business 1000

Mathematics 1090 or 1000 or 1005 [see note 1 below]

MUS 140A, 1005, 1107, 1117, 1700

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 2

Business 2600

Economics 1010 or Mathematics 1000 if not successfully completed in Term 1 [see note 1 below]

English 1090

MUS 140B, 1006, 1108, 1118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 3

Economics 1020

3 credit hours of Memorial University of Newfoundland Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) course

MUS 240A, 2005, 2107, 2117, 3100

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 4

Business 2011 2205

Economics 1010 if not successfully completed in Term 2 [see note 1 below]

MUS 240B, 2006, 2108, 2118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 5

Business 200W, 2012, 2111

MUS 340A, 3009, 3105, 3140

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 6

Business 2112, 2720

MUS 340B, 3140

Statistics 2500

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clause 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 7

Business 400W, 3310, 3401, 3700

MUS 440A, 4140

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 8

Business 3005, 3335, 3550

MUS 440B

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clause 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 9

Business 500W, 3325, 4306, 4720

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clause 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Composition and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 10

Business 3210, 5002

MUS 4800

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Notes:

  1. Students who are required to take Mathematics 1090 prior to Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) should complete Mathematics 1090 in Term 1, Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) in place of Economics 1010 in Term 2, and Economics 1010 in Term 4.

    1. Mathematics 1005 is a calculus course intended for business students and is not intended for those planning on taking further calculus courses. Business students who plan to take further calculus courses should complete Mathematics 1000 instead of Mathematics 1005.
  2. Students who wish to deviate from the above curriculum, including students who wish to complete online courses or courses in the Spring semester, Intersession, or Summer session, should consult with an advisor in the Faculty of Business Administration or the School of Music to ensure that they do not experience unforeseen delays in completing the joint degrees program.


6.13.1.3 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce

To be considered for the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce, students must successfully complete the following 164 credit hours with a grade point average on those 164 credit hours of at least 2.5 and a numeric average on those 164 credit hours of at least 60%.

  1. 53 credit hours from the Music Core Program Requirements as modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

  2. Music 345A/B, 445A/B, 4800;

  3. 6 credit hours chosen from Music 3300, 3301, 3704, 3751, 3764, 3774, 4601-4603, 4701-4703;

  4. 6 credit hours chosen from Music 2615, 2616, 2617, 265A/B, 3500, the former 3510, 3511-3518, 3611-3613;

  5. For students whose Principal Applied Study is Voice, 12 credit hours, including:

    1. 3 credit hours chosen from courses beyond the 2000 level in Musicologies and Music Theory/Composition; and

    2. 3 credit hours in each of Italian, German, and French for a total of 9 credit hours;

  6. For students whose Principal Applied Study is Piano, Organ, Guitar, Percussion, or a String or Wind instrument, 12 credit hours chosen from Music courses beyond the 1000 level, including:

    1. At least 6 credit hours chosen from courses beyond the 2000 level in Musicologies and Music Theory/Composition;

    2. A maximum of 2 credit hours from Music 2611-2614, 2619, 2620, 263A/B, in addition to those from the Music Core Program Requirements as modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

    3. A maximum of 2 credit hours from Music 2615-2617, 265A/B, 3514-3518, 3611-3613 in addition to those from the Music Core Program Requirements as modified in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum above;

    4. A maximum of 6 credit hours from Music 3500-3513;

  7. The courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce component of the Joint degree program are outlined in the Faculty of Business Administration section of the University Calendar under Table 6 Program of Study for the Bachelor of Commerce Component of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Music.

Table 3 Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce

Fall

Academic Term 1

Business 1000

Mathematics 1090 or 1000 or 1005 [see note 1 below]

MUS 140A, 1005, 1107, 1117, 1700

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 2

Business 2600

Economics 1010 or Mathematics 1000 if not successfully completed in Term 1 [see note 1 below]

English 1090

MUS 140B, 1006, 1108, 1118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 3

Economics 1020

3 credit hours of Memorial University of Newfoundland Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) course

MUS 240A, 2005, 2107, 2117

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Winter

Academic Term 4

Business 2011, 2205

Economics 1010 if not successfully completed in Term 2 [see note 1 below]

MUS 240B, 2006, 2108, 2118

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

Fall

Academic Term 5

Business 200W, 2012, 2111

MUS 345A, 3009 see note 2 below], [3105

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 6

Business 2112, 2720

MUS 345B

Statistics 2500

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 7

Business 400W, 3310, 3401, 3700

MUS 445A

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 3. and 4. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 8

Business 3005, 3335, 3550

MUS 445B

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 5. and 6. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Fall

Academic Term 9

Business 500W, 3325, 4306, 4720

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 5. and 6. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Winter

Academic Term 10

Business 3210, 5002

MUS 4800

1 credit hour chosen to meet Ensemble II credit requirements outlined in clause 1.a. of The Curriculum

3 credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 5. and 6. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above

Harlow Campus

Optional: 6 credit hours in the Harlow Music Semester offered at Harlow Campus. [see note 2 below]

Notes:

  1. Students who are required to take Mathematics 1090 prior to Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) should complete Mathematics 1090 in Term 1, Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1005) in place of Economics 1010 in Term 2, and Economics 1010 in Term 4.

    1. Mathematics 1005 is a calculus course intended for business students and is not intended for those planning on taking further calculus courses. Business students who plan to take further calculus courses should complete Mathematics 1000 instead of Mathematics 1005.
  2. Students who attend Harlow campus in the summer receive 3 credit hours of Musicologies. The remaining 3 credit hours may count as music electives or as a substitute for MUS 3009. Students who elect not to participate in the Harlow Music Semester must complete a total of 3 additional credit hours chosen to meet requirements outlined in clauses 5. and 6. of the Joint Degrees of Bachelor of Music with a Major in Performance and Bachelor of Commerce above as opportunities arise and as courses are offered during Term 5 through Term 10.

  3. Students who wish to deviate from the above curriculum, including students who wish to complete online courses or courses in the Spring semester, Intersession, or Summer session, should consult with an advisor in the Faculty of Business Administration or the School of Music to ensure that they do not experience unforeseen delays in completing the joint degrees program.

The information on this site is an archived previous calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The current University Calendar is available at https://www.mun.ca/university-calendar/ 

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