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Graduate Certificate

Music Business Entrepreneurship

In the Music Business Entrepreneurship graduate certificate program, you’ll learn how music ventures actually thrive—through smart financing, strategic funding choices, and data-informed decision-making. You’ll explore money markets, revenue pathways, and emerging business models while developing the leadership skills needed to shape ideas, guide teams, and build sustainable careers in the modern music industry.

Level
Graduate
Modality
Online
Courses
3 (9 Credits)
($2,874 per course)
Tuition
$8,622
($7,760 single payment)
Semester Starts
Jan 12, 2026
Accreditation
NECHE

What You'll Learn

  • To interpret financial trends and assess the viability of music ventures using informed entrepreneurial reasoning
  • To apply data-driven insights to guide product development, market strategy, and business growth in the music industry
  • To evaluate and compare funding pathways—traditional and emerging—to support new creative projects or businesses
  • To develop a personal leadership approach that supports effective decision-making, organizational development, and long-term sustainability

  • Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required

Course Requirements

3 Courses to Complete this Certificate

Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Master's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

Questions?

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