From June 20 to July 10, Monika Herzig from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is leading a group of students to Weimar and Berlin for a course on the global music industry. The music industry has experienced dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century due to technology and to globalization and new international models in a traditionally American dominated market; and knowledge of the global relationships in the music industry has become a crucial ingredient for successful entrepreneurship.

Participating students will spend three weeks in Germany, where they will not only learn about but also experience the modern music industry first-hand with visits to Sony and Universal Records, an Underground Club Tour, Opera performances as well as many other music industry and cultural activities.