- Sales and marketing drive the music business.
- Promotion and advertising turn talent into profit.
- The quality of audio production will make or break an artist.
Music business students at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business learn how to generate publicity, visibility and dollars in the competitive music industry. Get started now!
Business skills for the music industry
In the music industry strong and current business skills are a necessity. Our music business programs provide savvy that keeps agencies and studios alive.Sales and marketing are starters. Our graduates also are ready to handle advertising, promotion, accounting, business communications and small business management.
Meet our music business instructors, professionals in the field.
Our business college programs were developed by industry professionals. As a GU/MSB student, you will receive the training employers want, and your music business degree will demonstrate that you are ready to manage clients’ and employers’ interests and promote talent and products.
Degrees offered for careers in the music and entertainment industries:
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management: Music Business, offered online and at all GU/MSB locations
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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Music Business, offered at campuses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area (Brooklyn Center, Woodbury and Richfield) and in St. Cloud
Agents, promoters, publicists — be ready for the interview
There are a lot of would-be agents, promoters and publicists out there, and a lot of hopefuls applying for positions with record labels, agencies and radio stations. Whether you are applying for a job with a studio or agency, or pitching a client, a business degree will set you apart and help you achieve career success.
Business classes are just part of the package
Music business courses can be grouped into three main categories. In addition to business courses, students study:
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Music industry skills and knowledge
Find out more about music business degrees
Contact us for more information about programs that will prepare you for a career in artist promotion, artist management, radio, television or Internet promotions or a position as a music licensing assistant, record label publicist or booking agent. Check out our student Web site: http://www.msbMusicBiz.com/

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.