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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Security, Small Business Accounting, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Communication, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Internal Communications, Marketing Planning, Marketing Channel, Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Case Studies, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Product Development, Content Creation, Innovation, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Generative AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Governance, Automation, Benefits Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Financial Modeling, Mortgage Loans, Timelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, People Management, Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Compliance Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Business Process, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement, Employee Training, Active Listening, Team Oriented, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours