Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production) & Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management

This double degree at JMC Academy pairs hands-on audio engineering and sound production with the business side of the entertainment industry. Over three years of full-time study you work across two disciplines: recording, mixing, live sound, and studio craft on one side, and the management, marketing, and financial skills that keep creative organisations running on the other. It suits people who want to make records and also want to understand how the companies that release, promote, and tour them actually work.

How the course is structured

Australian bachelor degrees normally run three years full-time, and this one follows that pattern. You study units of study each semester or trimester, with each unit carrying credit points that count toward the 144 or so needed to graduate. The audio side typically covers signal flow, microphones, digital audio workstations, acoustics, post-production, and live sound reinforcement. The business side covers entertainment law, artist management, event operations, marketing, and financial planning for creative projects. Later years usually include a capstone or major project where you produce a body of work, and many students take a professional placement or industry internship in a studio, label, venue, or production company.

What you actually learn

You build technical fluency in recording and mixing, learn to run a live desk, and understand how sound behaves in different rooms. Alongside that you learn to read a contract, budget a tour, pitch a release, and manage a small team. The combination means you can talk to engineers and to accountants. Assessment is mostly practical: studio sessions, mixes, business plans, event proposals, and presentations rather than only written exams.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers and career changers who want a creative career but do not want to be limited to one narrow role. If you are interested in running a studio, managing artists, producing events, or working in label operations, the mix of technical and business training is useful. International students should note that Australian student visas allow up to 48 hours of work per fortnight while your course is in session, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. English proficiency is required; check the official page and the CRICOS register for current entry requirements, tuition, and intake dates.

• Audio engineer or studio assistant in recording studios and post-production houses
• Live sound technician for venues, festivals, and touring productions
• Artist manager or booking agent working with musicians and performers
• Event coordinator or production manager in the entertainment and events industry
• Label operations, marketing, or A&R assistant roles at record companies and music distributors
• Podcast, radio, or screen production audio roles
• Freelance producer or small business owner in music and audio services