Music business courses can help you learn contract negotiation, marketing strategies, copyright law, and financial management. You can build skills in audience engagement, digital distribution, and brand development. Many courses introduce tools like social media analytics, music distribution platforms, and project management software that are essential for navigating the industry and executing effective promotional campaigns.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Management, Production Planning, Team Management, Digital Publishing, Social Media Management, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Digital Publishing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Behavioral Economics, Target Market, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Digital Marketing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Productivity, Workforce Management, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Writing, Instrumental Music, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Blockchain, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Strategic Leadership, FinTech, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Business Technologies, Data Governance, Executive Presence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months