20740109 - Music Economics and Finance in the Digital and AI Context

The course is designed for students interested in understanding music, entertainment, and digital culture, with a special focus on both classical and contemporary music. It is intended for students who want to understand not only the artistic dimension of music, but also monetary flows, the role of rights, the functioning of contracts, and the impact of streaming, platforms, and artificial intelligence on changing markets. The acquired skills enable students to: 1) start thinking in terms of economics regarding the topics covered in their study program; 2) understand the economic and financial context of music streaming, live concerts, social media, licensing, and agreements between artists, labels, and platforms; 3) understand the impact of AI on music.