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: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Fundraising, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Value Propositions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Accounting, Billing & Invoicing, Financial Reporting, Project Coordination, Expense Management, Payment Processing, Business Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Performance, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Registration, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Controls, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Business Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks