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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Human Centered Design, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Cultural Sensitivity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Controls, Procurement, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Communication, Quality Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Online Advertising, Instagram, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Bidding, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Business Administration, Fundraising, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Growth Strategies, Delegation Skills, Business Management, People Management, Subcontracting, Recruitment, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Value Engineering, Product Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Infographics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours