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A Music Business Bachelor’s Degree in Downtown Minneapolis


Many people would love to have a career in the music business. But being successful requires a wide range of skills and knowledge. Getting the right training is difficult, and learning on the job can derail a career very quickly. Fortunately, you can find the right education for success in the music business at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Minneapolis (GU/MSB).

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If you’ve always wanted to turn your involvement with music into a career, consider our business management degree with a focus on the music business. Developed with the help of professionals in the field, this degree program combines solid business skills with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the business of music. Contact our Minneapolis site toll-free at 1-877-303-6060. A representative will be happy to schedule a tour, discuss our program and talk with you about financial aid.

A program developed by professionals

Like all our degree programs, our Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business management: music business emphasis was developed to meet the needs of employers in the field. Students receive a thorough grounding in business fundamentals and in-depth training in the music business. They are prepared for careers in all aspects of the industry, from managing artists to operating a performance venue. They have an edge over applicants who lack the specific training provided by our degree program.

Online option available

We know that our students have busy lives. Many work full-time, care for small children and have unpredictable schedules. That’s why students are able to take some of the business classes in this program online. They can also take these classes at any of our upper Midwest locations. These options allow them to complete their degrees in a timely way and get started on rewarding careers.

A degree program that prepare you for success

Our graduates have found positions with sound companies, booking agencies, nightclubs and talent agencies. The thriving Minneapolis/St. Paul music scene makes our downtown college an ideal place to study the music business. Students make valuable connections and learn to network within the industry. They are well positioned for interesting employment and internships that can be the start of great careers.

Courses that teach you what you need to know

Students in our bachelors degree program take two years of business courses before beginning their focus on music business They also complete 55 credits of general education that strengthen communication and analysis skills. Music business classes, taken in the third and fourth years of the program, cover the following subjects:

  • Music fundamentals
  • Intercultural communications 
  • Employment law
  • Entertainment networking and self-promotion
  • Recording industry
  • Marketing strategy
  • Artist management and live performance
  • Copyright and music publishing 
  • Music business: current trends
  • Music business: advanced topics
  • Internet marketing
They also take 15 credits of upper-level business electives that further strengthen their business and management skills.

Call us to learn more about our music business emphasis

To speak with a representative about our business management: music business bachelor’s degree, contact our Minneapolis college. Call us toll-free at 1-877-303-6060 to find out about financial aid and admissions requirements and to schedule a tour of our facility in the IDS building. We look forward to meeting you.