Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois offers a Music Business Major program for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of music business. Students enrolled in the program study a variety of topics including record contracts, copyright, music publishing, record company operations and artist management. The program combines real-life experience with classroom instruction to prepare graduating students to obtain entry-level and mid-level positions in areas such as independent and commercial music production, marketing, promotion and music publishing.
Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, offers a Music Business Major program for aspiring musicians and music executives. Students enrolled in the program are introduced to a comprehensive curriculum which blends music, business, communication and marketing. Students gain experience and performance opportunities such as jazz, concert and marching bands while participating in the Contemporary Music Center Program located in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The program covers subjects such as ensembles, acoustics, public relations and economics to prepare graduates for careers in personal and concert management, music retailing and wholesaling and booking.
Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts offers an undergraduate program for students majoring in music business and management. Students enrolled in the program may choose one of three tracks within the major, including music products industry, self-directed or entrepreneurial activity or management in corporate environments. The program curriculum provides students with the skills, methodologies and concepts needed to manage the financial, legal, ethical and artistic issues as a music business professional. Before completing the program, students participate in a capstone project in both simulated and real work environments to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, offers an Arts, Entertainment and Media Management program with a concentration in Music Business Management, to prepare students for entrepreneurial and managerial careers in the music industry. Students enrolled in the program will study the fundamentals of management such as marketing, managerial economics and information management, as well as a variety of field-specific courses including new media strategies, producing and presenting live performances, music publishing and talent management. Students also have the opportunity to work with leading organizations during their internship to gain both experience and useful industry contacts for their future career.