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Graduate Certificate

Music Business Law and Policy

In this Music Business Law and Policy graduate certificate, you’ll learn how legal frameworks, industry policy, and emerging business models shape today’s music economy. Study revenue structures, contracts, copyright, and global policy debates, and gain the knowledge to navigate negotiations, advocate for sustainable creative careers, and contribute to solutions for persistent challenges in the global 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 how law, policy, and business models interact to shape opportunities and compensation across the global music ecosystem
  • To make informed professional decisions by understanding how contracts, rights, and regulatory structures impact artists, entrepreneurs, and creative organizations
  • To identify legal and policy risks in creative work and respond with solutions that support fair, sustainable, and compliant career pathways
  • To apply cross-disciplinary insight—revenue, law, and policy—to real-world scenarios involving negotiations, creative rights, and emerging technologies

    • Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required
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Course Requirements

3 Courses to Complete this Certificate

  • Music Business Revenue Streams (OMBUS-505 • Level 5 - Enrollable Course)

    Analyze how revenue is generated in the music business, examining the history and current status of revenue streams and their impact on the industry.

  • Music Business Law (OMBUS-595 • Level 5 - Enrollable Course)

    Analyze the most important legal issues impacting the contemporary music industry by exploring copyright law, including fair use and public domain.

  • Music Business Policy (OMBUS-664 • Level 6 - Enrollable Course)

    Expand your knowledge of worldwide laws and regulations, and cultivate your leadership ability to help solve persistent problems in the global music industry.

Enrollment Requirements

Proof of a Bachelor's Degree

Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in this non-degree, graduate-level course.
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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

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