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Music Business Courses

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.


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Popular Music Business Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Launching Your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Case Studies, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Teamwork, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Branding, Goal Setting, Mentorship, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Market Share, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Layout Design, Copywriting, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Design, Target Audience, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Business Metrics, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Introducción a la producción de música

    Skills you'll gain: Media Production, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices

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    Berklee

    Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music business courses

  • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Navigating Business Careers: Networks, Teams, Expertise: Coursera
  • تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands: GRAMMY GO
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder

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