Music Business

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year MusicBusiness and management studiesEvents managementMarketing

About this course

This Music Business Masters degree refines your industry expertise and equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to lead in the dynamic music industry. Taught in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest community of music professionals, the course enables you to develop and execute personal projects under the guidance of industry mentors, positioning you as a future leader in your field.

You’ll master essential aspects of music industry practice, including project management, budgeting, and collaborative working, while gaining a deep understanding of IP management, negotiation, and contracts. The curriculum also explores cutting-edge technologies and data analysis tools, teaching you how to measure, plan, and act strategically. With live events forming a key part of the revenue mix, you’ll learn how to create and promote your own gig and club brands, andexcel within this fast-paced sector.

You’ll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. They’ll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunities

As part of the course, you’ll undertake a large-scale research project in your specialist area of interest, integrating your business and career activities into an ongoing creative entrepreneurial portfolio. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to take a leading role running our very own record label, Denizen Records, and collaborate with students studying courses in music performance, sound, production, and events.

This course is also available for online distance learning.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
1139 Functional managers and directors
7220 Customer service supervisors

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Nottingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music, Business and management studies, Events management, Marketing