The BA in Music Business equips students to pursue careers in the evolving music industry. Students learn the fundamental management concepts of the recorded music business, copyright, music publishing, online retail and services, artist management and music marketing. A focus on entrepreneurship and leadership allows music business majors to prepare themselves to be the next generation of innovative music industry executives.
Elective courses in the Business and Entrepreneurship department give students hands-on management experiences through student run businesses that include a record label, a talent agency, a music publishing company, and an online distribution platform.
The full-time and adjunct faculty of more than 100 renowned academics and creative professionals integrate current industry practices into the classroom. With over 900 business and entrepreneurship students and a global network of alumni, the program has a major influence in the field of arts, entertainment, and media management worldwide.
Successful Music Business graduates should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of managing creative organizations and professionals.
- Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills to the entrepreneurial management of the creative sectors.
- Analyze trends, opportunities, and challenges to compete successfully in a rapidly changing global environment.
- Lead the next generation of creative ventures.
- Launch self-sustaining creative careers.
A grade of “C” or better is required in all major coursework.
For students who have earned a Bachelors degree previously, Columbia offers a Second Bachelor of Arts in Music Business.
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