The Music Business Master’s Programme is structured around three main tracks: music and social dynamics of the field; industry (managerial, economic and business); and academic (research-based). Each track provides a distinctive approach and perspective to the field of music business, enabling students to customise their academic journey to align with their career aspirations. The programme is aimed at artists, music professionals, entrepreneurs and researchers.

The Music Business program at Musicians Institute (MI) provides aspiring music industry professionals with practical knowledge, real-world experience, and valuable industry connections. Located in Hollywood, California—at the epicenter of the global entertainment business—this program offers international students unparalleled access to the music industry while developing the expertise needed to succeed in today's competitive marketplace.

The Bachelor of Business Administration in music business equips students with a strong foundation that will prepare them well for any kind of business venture in the music industry. The program features courses in artist management, music publishing, music industry law, record label operations, concert management, and music marketing.

The BA (Hons) Music Business course aims to nurture your creative flair while developing core skills as a music business entrepreneur in this exciting and growing industry.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree for students seeking a breadth of knowledge and experience. Students pursuing this degree will have a minor in another area as well as study in a foreign language.

The BA (Hons) Music Business equips you with the skills, experience, and connections needed to thrive in the music industry. Learn from dedicated professionals and guest speakers from leading companies like Universal Music, Sony Columbia Records, and BBC Radio One. Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, event and festival management, and music conference organization. With opportunities for placements and employment across the UK, Europe, and the US, this course will help you carve out your own path in the dynamic world of music business.

Are you an aspiring music manager, record label executive, live event organiser or a business-savvy recording artist who wants to get ahead of the pack with enhanced knowledge and skills? The BA (Hons) Music Business Management degree aims to nurture creative and ambitious students with a passion for music and business.

Our Music Business Management MA is highly regarded in both music business education and the industry at large. It will prepare you to become one of the next generations of music industry leaders and entrepreneurs. All teaching staff on the course have comprehensive professional experience or are currently active in the music industry, and industry guests are a cornerstone of our weekly lectures. You'll need to be a self-motivated and open-minded student, as this is an intense course, but one which can help you to progress your career across a wide range of music business disciplines. Working with music industry leaders and organisations, the course has developed a unique curriculum. You'll be able to combine a strong underpinning of key business skills (entrepreneurialism, leadership, organisational management, and marketing) with essential music industry management knowledge (strategic innovation technology, intellectual property and copyright) and academic concepts and theories relevant to the industry today. Teaching is conducted through sessions which each include a formal lecture, industry guest speaker and seminar exercises. Each of the six modules has a minimum of two assignments. The final project (equivalent to three modules) is a report of a minimum of 12,000 words.

Our Music Production, Performance and Business BA prepares you for a dynamic career across all facets of the music industry. This course not only covers the essential areas of music production, performance, and business, but also emphasises the importance of collaboration within these fields.

If you are a songwriter who also wants to develop real-world entrepreneurship skills, then the BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Business degree is right for you. The BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Business will see you nurture your talents as a songwriter while making the most of our unparalleled music industry connections. You’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of your art as well as with invaluable experiences in the industry that supports it.

With a focus on entrepreneurship, this programme has been developed to encompass innovative business models for a digital age and provide you with the knowledge and skills in key aspects of the business of music, where the mantra ‘change equals opportunity’ holds true.

Study a Bachelor of Arts in Music Management. This Media Management B.A. programme is taught entirely in English at our Macromedia campus in Berlin, Germany.

Study a Master of Arts in Music Management. This Media and Communication Management M.A. programme is taught entirely in English at our Macromedia campus in Berlin, Germany.

The Bachelor of Arts in commercial music gives students a holistic approach with several career and service opportunities. Students receive foundational training in classical theory and performance and then learn to apply this knowledge in specific commercial contexts.

You’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and savvy required for success in the music industry. You’ll build your experience and portfolio through hands-on projects—such as creating a mock record label—and gain access to a professional network of faculty and alumni working in the music industry.