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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Proposal Development, Marketing Channel, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Resource Management
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Business Transformation, Collaborative Software, Cost Management, Cloud Solutions, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Branding, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Sustainable Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months