Music Business—the Sound of Success
Every successful artist and every sold-out performance represents the acme of artistic talent and training—and the support of a whole team of business professionals. In a career behind the scenes, you will work with an amazing group of creative individuals to bring the best in entertainment to the public.
How to start? Get industry-specific business skills.
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, we offer Music Business as an emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program. In addition to core requirements for the bachelor's in business management degree, you will take coursework that focuses specifically on the music business.
Music business emphasis
No professors in these classes—your instructors will be successful music business pros, and you will work in labs outfitted with industry-standard software. Topics in the emphasis include the following:
- Entertainment networking and self-promotion
- Music fundamentals
- The recording industry
- Copyright and music publishing
- Artist management and live performance
- Current trends in the entertainment industry
- Internet marketing
- Marketing strategy
- Employment law
- Learn more about the music business emphasis
Careers in music and entertainment business
As a freelance agent or employee, your role may include promoting and protecting an artist, recording studio, record label or venue. The following are just a few of the possible job titles:
- Booking agent
- Concert promoter
- Artist and relations representative (A & R)
- Publicist
- Music publisher
- Road manager
- Tour coordinator
The bachelor's in business management: music business degree program accepts new students year round. Call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions for more information or help with the admissions process.