Alexandra Perdue
Residential Faculty - Music Industry Studies
Office: MCC Online
480-461-7403
Office Hours
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By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours are available to all current and prospective students via the campus Learning Management System (Canvas). Visit https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1355537 and select the "Chat" button on the left side navigation in the course. For detailed questions or complex issues, office hours by appointment are highly recommended. Email musicbiz at mesacc dot edu to set up an appointment. Office hours are subject to change based upon college administrative commitments. Drop in anytime in the virtual chat during open office hours. For students who need to meet at a different time, we can work together to accomodate your schedule with an alternate appointment time. Currently enrolled students can also text anytime with any course-related questions. Email musicbiz at mesacc dot edu for contact information.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| FMT107 | Career Pathways in the Media | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on theories of broadcasting, how the media functions in our society, the business structure of the U.S. media environment, the cultural import and potential impact of the programming and films, and the growth of new communications technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
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16049
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 25 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits | ||||
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Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None. |
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15160
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Online (On Your Time)
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 27 of 30 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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15544
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Online (On Your Time)
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 16 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of the marketing and monetization of music. Topics include music label operations; contracts; marketing, promotion, and merchandising; agents, managers, and attorneys; concert promotion and touring; and unions and guilds. Prerequisites: None. |
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15545
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Online (On Your Time)
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 8 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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15727
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Online (On Your Time)
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 16 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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