Music Management

Do you want to work professionally with management, development, and operations in the music industry – while helping to open up new opportunities for music across cultural and social life?

And would you like to meet students from the RMC's other programmes, become part of an open, inspiring learning and study environment, and establish a network for your future career?

Then the Bachelor programme in Music Management at RMC offers you the best opportunities.

Here you will meet others who are passionate about music, and you will be part of a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where you can build networks and acquire the professional tools that will help you advance in the industry. On Music Management, you will learn to understand how the music industry works – and how you can help develop it. The programme is not for musicians who want to manage their own careers, but for those who want to work broadly with projects, organisations, and new formats for music in society.

You will be taught a wide range of subjects across the social sciences and humanities, including organisation and management, economics, law, communication and marketing, music sociology, as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.

Central to the programme are the subjects Music Industry Studies and Project Management, where you will gain insight into how the music industry works and where you will test and develop project management in practice. 

At the same time, you will gain plenty of practical experience through projects, guest lecturers from the industry, and collaboration with external partners. 

As a student, you will experience a mix of individual teaching, group courses, projects, seminars, company visits, and independent work, including written assignments. 

During the programme, you will get out of the classroom – either through an internship at a Danish or foreign company in the music industry or through the External, Collaborative, Integrated Project (EKIP) course, where you and your fellow students will develop and implement a project in collaboration with partners from the music and cultural scene. Here you can test your skills outside of school, build networks, and gain experience in how your professional music practice can create value and change when encountering other people and environments.

The programme lasts three years (180 ECTS), is a full-time study with compulsory attendance, and concludes with an independent Bachelor project, which you present as part of your final exam at a public presentation at RMC.

After completing the Bachelor programme, you will have a strong foundation and a clear professional profile in music. 

You will have established a network that you can build on in your professional life, where you will be equipped to create, develop, and communicate new opportunities for music in society through a broad-based career, both individually and in collaboration with others.

The Bachelor programme provides a basis for further studies at Masters level at another higher education institution.

RMC does not offer a Music Management programme at Masters level.

You must have passed upper secondary education or equivalent to be eligible to apply for the Bachelor programme in Music Management.
No exemptions are granted from this entry requirement.

All applicants who meet the entry requirement will have their application assessed in round 1 of the entrance examination.

You apply online via Studieoptag, where you create a profile, complete the application form and upload your material for both round 1 and round 2 of the entrance examination.

The application deadline is 1 December at 12:00 noon CET. 

The application fee is 600 DKK.

Normally, 8 students are admitted to the study programme.

Read more about the requirements for your application materials under About the application in the drop-down menu.

Read more about the audition process under About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

You must have passed one of the upper secondary study programmes listed below, or be able to provide evidence of an equivalent, completed foreign study programme.

No exemptions are granted from this entry requirement.

• Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (stx)
• Higher Preparatory Examination (hf)
• Higher Commercial Examination (hhx)
• Higher Technical Examination (htx) 
• Vocational Education and Training Examination (eux) – an examination conferring eligibility for higher education in connection with vocational education and training + a journeyman’s certificate/trade test, or eux – Commercial Part 1 with advanced studies, if you started in August 2017 or later
• Upper Secondary Integration Programme (gif) – a programme for refugees and immigrants with a foreign upper secondary study programme.
• Steiner HF
• Exam from Duborg School
• Exam from A.P. Møller School

If you have not yet passed an upper secondary education programme, you must upload documentation from your educational institution confirming that you will have passed the programme before the start of your studies.

The average mark achieved in your completed upper secondary study programme is not taken into account when assessing whether the study programme qualifies you for admission.

You apply online via Studieoptag, where you create a profile, complete the application form and upload your materials for both round 1 and round 2 of the entrance examination.

The application must contain

Entry requirements

• Evidence of a qualifying upper secondary study programme. (file format: pdf)

Selected music-related activities and projects from the last 3 years that have been important to your development and which you believe are relevant to the study programme you are applying for.

For round 1 & 2

• Overview of activities
  • Selected music-related activities and projects from the last 3 years that have been important to your development and which you believe are relevant to the study programme you are applying for.
  • Describe up to 6 music-related activities.

For round 1

• A discussion of a relevant, current and clearly defined challenge or opportunity for development within the music industry, in which you analyse and assess the chosen topic, define its scope, and present your arguments. (2,400 keystrokes)
• Written reflection (4,800 keystrokes), in which, based on your list of activities, you describe and reflect on your experiences and practice in relation to: 
  • your work on developing, planning, implementing and evaluating projects.
  • the processes, approaches and methods involved.
  • the prospects for further development, both within the scope of the activities and projects and in relation to possible objectives and potential across the music sector and society.

For round 2

• Description, analysis and reflection on a work or project experience, selected from your list of activities, in which you:
  • Describe the project in terms of:
    • objectives and goals.
    • content and assignments (e.g. project management, organisation, finance, music law, communication and marketing). 
    • participants, including any partners.
    • development, planning, implementation and evaluation. 
  • Analyses, identifies and assesses relevant development prospects and potential challenges, both within the project’s content and task areas, and across the music sector and society.
  • Reflects on your practice and experiences, both in relation to the project work and its development prospects, and in relation to objectives and potential across the music sector and society. (4 standard pages of 2,400 keystrokes each)

Application fee

The application fee is 600 DKK. The fee covers part of RMC's costs for processing applications and conducting entrance exams. The fee is non-refundable after the application deadline has passed.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 1 December at 12:00 noon CET. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the application deadline is 12:00 noon CET on the next working day.

See also the FAQ about application and entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

The entrance examination for the Bachelor programme in Music Management takes place in two rounds. All applicants who meet the entry requirements will have their applications assessed at round 1 of the entrance examination.

Round 1

You will not be present in person during round 1 of the entrance examination.

Based on your written reflection on project work and your written discussion of a challenge facing the music industry, an assessment panel consisting of two examiners will make an overall assessment based on the following criteria: No weight is given to whether you can play an instrument yourself. The study programme does not aim to train musicians to manage their own careers.

• The extent to which you can develop, plan, implement and evaluate projects in the music industry or related sectors, both individually and in collaboration with others;
• The extent to which you can identify, analyse and assess challenges and opportunities for development within the music industry and for music in society;
• The extent to which you possess general skills relevant to professional practice in the music industry;
• The extent to which you can reflect on your own experience and practice and relate this to various contexts across the music sector and society.

Assessment is based on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. You must achieve a minimum of 40 points, corresponding to 02 on the 7-point scale, to pass the examination. The assessment is based on the level required to commence the programme.

RMC usually selects two to three times as many applicants for the second round as there are places on the programme. 
Everyone will be notified by email. Applicants who progress to the second round will also receive information about the content and timing of the examination, as well as an instrumental or vocal set assignment for the second round. 

No feedback is provided to unsuccessful applicants.

Round 2

Round 2 consists of an examination at RMC, which you must attend in person.

You must not bring anyone else with you to the examination.

You will be set an assignment, followed by a presentation of your solution and an interview with an assessment panel consisting of four examiners.

The examination lasts 55 minutes and comprises:

Work on the assigned assignment. You must choose and complete one of two assigned assignments. The assignment is based on a realistic scenario from the music industry and is completed individually in a designated examination room. (30 minutes)

Presentation of your solution to one of the set assignments. (5 minutes)

Interview between you and the assessment panel, based on your presentation of your solution to the set assignment, your activity overview, your submitted description, analysis and reflection, and your reflection assignment on learning and development. (20 minutes)

Based on your presentation of your solution to the assigned assignment, your submitted description, analysis and reflection on one selected project experience, your reflection assignment on learning and development, and the interview, an overall assessment will be made according to the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can develop, plan, implement and evaluate projects in the music industry or related sectors, both individually and in collaboration with others;
• The extent to which you can identify, analyse and assess challenges and opportunities for development, both within your own projects and in the music industry, as well as across the wider music scene and society;
• The extent to which you possess general skills relevant to professional practice in the music industry;
• The extent to which you have an understanding of the music industry, including its dynamics, key players, potential for development, production conditions and methods;
• The extent to which you can reflect on your own experience and practice – and relate this to different contexts across the music scene and society;
• The extent to which you can reflect on your own learning and development and what you need to learn;
• The extent to which you can reflect on your experiences of collaborating with others.

Assessment is based on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. You must achieve a minimum of 40 points, corresponding to 02 on the 7-point scale, to pass the examination. The mark is awarded in relation to the level required to commence the programme.

Admission

Applicants who have achieved the highest scores in the assessment in the second round will be offered a study place on the programme.

When deciding on admissions, the conservatory may take into account the needs of the music scene.

Normally, 8 students are admitted to the programme. Due to the limited number of places, the conservatory may have to turn down applicants even if they have passed the entrance examination.

You will be notified by email whether you have been admitted.

All unsuccessful applicants will be offered a brief 10-minute telephone conversation with the examiner in charge, who will explain your assessment result in more detail, based on the assessment criteria used.

A limited number of qualified applicants who are not admitted due to a limited number of places may be placed on the waiting list. Until 1 July, applicants on the waiting list may be offered a study place if any become available.

See also the FAQ about application and entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

Questions about the application

Who can apply?
You must have completed and passed one of the following upper secondary school programmes or be able to document equivalent completed foreign education. 
No exemptions from this admission requirement will be granted. 

• Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (stx)
• Higher Preparatory Examination (hf)
• Higher Commercial Examination (hhx)
• Higher Technical Examination (htx) 
• Vocational Education and Training Examination (eux) – an examination conferring eligibility for higher education in connection with vocational education and training + a journeyman’s certificate/trade test, or eux – Commercial Part 1 with advanced studies, if you started in August 2017 or later
• Upper Secondary Integration Programme (gif) – a programme for refugees and immigrants with a foreign upper secondary study programme.
• Steiner HF
• Exam from Duborg School
• Exam from A.P. Møller School

If you have not yet passed an upper secondary education programme, you must upload documentation from your educational institution confirming that you will have passed the programme before the start of your studies.

The average mark achieved in your completed upper secondary study programme is not taken into account when assessing whether the study programme qualifies you for admission.

If you have another higher education degree (e.g., from a university), you must still upload your diploma from your completed upper secondary school education, as it is qualifying.

How do I apply?
You apply online via Studieoptag, where you create a profile, fill in the application form, and upload your files.

When is the application deadline?
1 December at 12:00 noon CET. If the deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it will be moved to the next working day.

Can I apply for more than one programme at RMC?
Yes, you can apply for multiple programmes at RMC. The entrance exams are not coordinated.

Can I apply to other conservatories?
Yes, RMC's entrance exam is independent of other conservatories. You are welcome to apply to multiple places, including multiple programmes at RMC, but the entrance exams are not coordinated.

Is there a fee to apply?
Yes, the application fee is DKK 600. The fee covers part of RMC's expenses for the entrance exams and is non-refundable. If you apply for multiple programmes, you must pay a fee for each programme you apply for.

What should the application contain?
You can read about this in the section About the application in the drop-down menu.

Do I need to be able to play an instrument to apply for the programme?
No emphasis is placed on whether you can play an instrument yourself. The programme does not aim to train musicians to manage their own careers.
You can read more about the framework in the dropdown menu About the Application. 

What is an activity overview?
In the overview of activities, you must describe up to six selected music-related activities and projects from the last three years relating to creating music, performing music, producing music, teaching music, promoting music, pursuing music studies, and other activities within the music world that have been important to your development and which you believe are relevant to the study programme you are applying for. The application form itself provides a template for describing these activities.

Questions about the entrance exam

Who will be invited to the entrance exam?
All applicants who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor programme in Music Management will have their applications assessed in the first round of the entrance examination.

How is the entrance exam structured?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

How am I assessed in the first round?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

How am I assessed in the second round?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

Are grades given in both rounds?
Yes, grades are given on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. The assessment is given in relation to the level required to commence the programme.

How many points do I need to pass a round?
You must obtain at least 40 out of 100 points to pass. 

How many applicants go through to the second round?
RMC usually selects 2-3 times as many applicants for the second round as there are places on the programme. Everyone will receive a response by email. Applicants who proceed to the second round will also receive information about the content and timing of the entrance exam. 

Practical questions about the entrance exam

What language is the entrance exam conducted in?
The entrance exam is usually held in Danish but can be conducted in English if you do not speak Danish.

What happens if I get sick on the day of the entrance exam?
If you fall ill, you may be allowed to sit a make-up exam. This requires a medical certificate, which RMC must receive no later than 3 working days after the exam date. RMC will set the date for the make-up exam, and you will be notified as soon as possible. You cannot choose the date yourself, and you must pay for the medical certificate yourself.

Is there a screen in the examination room for the second round?
Yes, there is a screen (HDMI) in the examination room.

Do I need to bring any equipment for the second round exam?
If you use a computer in your presentation, you must bring your computer.

Can other people be present during the interview in the second round?
No, you may not bring other people to the interview.

How should I present my solution to the assignment I have been given?
The presentation is oral, but you may use a computer if you wish.

What is the assignment for the second round?
The assignment is based on a realistic scenario from the music industry, and you will complete the assignment individually in an assigned exam room. You will then present your solution to the assignment during the examination.

What is the interview in the second round about?
The panel will ask questions about your presentation of your solution to the assignment, your activity overview, and your submitted description, analysis, and reflection on one selected project experience.

After the entrance exam

How many applicants are admitted?
Normally 8 students per year.

Can I get feedback if I am not admitted?
Yes, you will be offered a short telephone conversation with the examiner about your assessment. 
This offer only applies to applicants who proceed from the first round.

What if I pass but do not get a place? 
A limited number of qualified applicants can be placed on the waiting list. 
Until 1 July, applicants on the waiting list may be offered a place if any become available.

You can read more about the objectives and structure of the study programme in the curriculum, where you will also find detailed descriptions of the individual subjects.

Below you will find the list of teaching staff on the programme in the current study year, permanent academic staff as well as contract teachers.

RMC prioritises diversity in terms of genre and fields of expertise when the entire group of teachers is composed. As a student, you are offered a wide spectrum of professional impulses from permanent teaching staff as well as from contract and external teachers. Within the core subjects of the programme, the teaching performed by the permanent staff will normally not exceed more than two thirds of the total number of teaching hours.

In relation to special courses, projects and similar activities, you will have the opportunity to meet a large number of external teachers.

Branchestudier / Music Industry Studies

Laura Kaae

Christian Taagehøj

Projektledelse / Project Management

Rikke Heinsen

Christian Larsen

Projektledelse (specialisering) / / Project Management (specialisation)

Nikolaj Vonsild

Laurits Heegaard

Mikkel Hald

Emmamaia Toft Jacobsen

Tess Skadegaard Thorsen

Musikforståelse / Music Analysis

Anders P. Jensen

Musiksociologi / Music Sociology

Henrik Marstal

Strategi / Strategy

Astrid Storm Thorsen

Maia Andersen

Andreas Ledet

Organisation og ledelse / Organisation & Management

Dan Hvidtfeldt

Bachelorprojekt / Bachelor Project

Henrik Marstal

Økonomi / Economics

Flemming Olsen

Musikjura / Music Law

Carl Bruno Weitling

Vanetha Thiva Brodersen

Innovation og entreprenørskab / Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Simon Mark Sørensen

Kommunikation og markedsføring / Communication & Marketing

Rikke Damgaard

Kunst- og kulturstudier / Art and Culture Studies

Anders P Jensen

Eduardo Abrantes

Camille Behrend Roth

Jens Tang Kristensen

Cecilie Feldvoss Christiani

Mathias Schønberg

Henrik Marstal