New York University is located in Manhattan and offers a master's degree in music business. Students in the program learn about topics involving law and the music industry, artist management, concert management, emerging models and markets in music, and principles and practices within the music industry. Opportunities are also available for students to participate in internships with record companies and learn about the business in a real-world environment.
Students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree in music business with an emphasis in Christian music. While students take courses in music publishing, copyright and intellectual law, and launching an entrepreneurial venture in music, the program also teaches students about church music, worship administration and congregational song. The program also requires that students participate in a seminar and internship within the field.
The University of Miami offers a joint master's degree in music business and law. The goal of the program is to give prospective lawyers a strong understanding of the music industry and prepare them for careers with recording and music-management companies. Courses in the program include analysis of music industry agreements, international music publishing, royalties in the music industry, recorded music operations, entertainment industry practices and music copyright law.
Full Sail University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Music Business. Areas of study within the program include law, management, marketing and distribution. The curriculum includes courses in music business law, contract negotiations, record-label development, music merchandising, retail promotions, and business venture and financing. The online program requires that students have a computer with updated operating system, and communication takes place through e-mail, discussion boards and chat rooms.