Master’s in Music Business Innovation (Online)
Be part of the new generation of professionals that the music business needs.
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Programme highlights
Attention from key players
The organisations and experts you will be talking to are among the top players in the global music business. Members of top management teams are eager to listen to what you have to say regarding hot topics and the challenges they pose.
Real challenges
You will be at the forefront of the industry, learning first-hand about the problems that need to be solved today. You will have the opportunity to present your own solutions and have a real impact on doing things differently and better.
Access to privileged information and resources
You will have a privileged view of what is happening within the sector. On the one hand, companies will share confidential information with you to help you solve challenges. On the other hand, you will have access to premium sources of information.
International Networking
You will be able to connect and develop projects with peers and professors from all over the world. You will acquire one of the most sought-after skills in the industry today and develop an international professional network.
Set your goals and design a plan
We will provide you with the key tools and knowledge so that you can get to know yourself better, define your career goals and plan how to achieve them.
Who is this Master's for?
This programme is ideal for fearless people who want to be part of the change and unfold their full potential in the music business. We especially recommend it for you if you identify with the following profile:
You want to shape the future of the music business and make it better.
You like to understand the reality of things and to think outside the box in order to find solutions.
You seek to expand your knowledge of the music business in order to take a big step forward in your professional career.
You see yourself working in the music business within organisations with global vision and impact.
Syllabus
All our training is modular, so each programme includes a specific combination of modules. The Master’s in Music Business Innovation (Online) includes the following modules:
Challenges
You will solve real challenges in teams from international companies within the sector, and later present the results to them. 100% immersive and practical, you will be advised by experts and mentors.
English
30 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based Online)
Know-How
You will interact with 40 international experts from the sector. They will explain the most relevant and unknown aspects of the music business and the jobs they perform.
English
15 ECTS
IOL (Cohort-Based Online)
Professional Development
With the help of an expert coach, you will develop a personal strategy and acquire the skills you need to achieve your career goals.
English
5 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based Online)
Internships
You will have access to optional internships in some of the most prominent organisations in the sector. We currently have agreements with over 70 organisations.
Spanish/English
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LBDP (In Person)
Advanced Principles (AP)
Theoretical basis of the music business. You will learn about all the roles and business models, how they interrelate with one another and how the money flows.
Spanish/English
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Choose 1
Legal Aspects (LA)
You will obtain a complete overview of the entire legal basis of the music business. It covers the analysis of the common practices in the main international markets and contracts for each business model.
Spanish/English
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Historical Analysis (HA)
You will understand the business from a multidisciplinary perspective (social economics, technological, musical) and analyse the evolution of the music business with a critical perspective.
Spanish/English
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
LBDP
Learning by Doing Online
Practical and in person.
LBDO
Learning by Doing Online
Cohort-based and practical
IOL
Interactive Online Learning
Cohort-based with experts
AOL
Active Online Learning
Flexible and at your own pace.
Recommended Timeline
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Learn from the best
Know-How Experts
CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON
Composer, songwriter, producer
JOHN RESTON
Executive Vice President | Universal Music Publishing Group
CAROLINE CHAMPARNAUD
Director of International Development | Sacem
MANDY AUBRY
Director of Business Development | Songtrust
MUNYA CHANETSA
A&R Manager | Sony Music Publishing Africa
MARJORIE SCHEKER
Sr. Manager, Creative Synch & Licensing | Warner Chappell Music Spain
VIKRAM GUDI
Founder | Elephant Music
DOMINIC HOUSTON
VP Music | Netflix
JÓSEAN LOG
Author, Artist
DANTON SUPPLE
Producer | Coldplay, Patti Smith
JUSTINE SERVAIS
Senior PR Manager | Armada Music
JENNIFER MASSET
Global Head of Indies - Commercial Partnerships | Spotify
JOSÉ MARIA BARBAT
President Iberia | Sony Music
MAXIMILLIAN PAPROTH
Vice President A&R Central Europe | Universal Music Group
SUSANNE HAZENDONK
Global Head of Marketing | Spinnin' Records
CHLOÉ VAN BERGEN
VP Operations | Secretly Group
DIANA PASHKOVSKAYA
Music Editor | Yandex
AGNIESZKA WIECZORKOWSKA
Senior Brand Partnership Manager | Universal Music Group
CRISTINA RODA
Manager Music Label Business Development | YouTube
ÓSCAR ROMAGOSA
CEO & EP | CANADA
PAOLA MARINONE
Co-Founder | BuzzMyVideos
ÀLEX LOSCOS
Co-Founder & CEO | BMAT
JUAN PAZ
Managing Director | ADA Latin
ANDERS WAHRÉN
Programming Director | Roskilde Festival
JUSTIN BARKER
Founder | Slice Music
BOYAN ROBERT PINTER
Founder | Panharmony
TOM WINDISH
Head of A&R and Business Development | Wasserman Music
SUZI GREEN
Tour Manager | Placebo, The Chemical Brothers
ILIJA MATKOVIĆ
Managing Director | Exit Festival
KEELY MYERS
CEO | Global Touring
SARAH SLATER
Vice President of Client Development | Ticketmaster
ERIC JORDI
Business & Legal Affairs | Unison
KAT BAILEY
Founder | The Mother Lode
JAMES BARKER
Founder | Mystic Sons
NAIARA LASA
Art Director | Sala Apolo
JEFF BACON
Industry Relations | Family in Music
VIRGO SILLAMAA
Coordinator | EMEE - European Music Exporters Exchange
LUC VAN STIPHOUT
Head of Music & Brands Department | MassiveMusic
SANIA HAQ
Head of Research | Audience Net
SCOTT COHEN
Chief Innovation Officer | Warner Music Group
Resources
Premium databases
You will have access to Statista, Music Ally and Chartmetrics to solve the challenges.
Partners
The partners in this programme are leading organisations in the music industry that will provide you with real challenges, giving you the opportunity to connect with the industry, showcase your talent and stand out. They represent the most relevant business models and activities in the business today. Before your presentation, we will send your CV to them so they know beforehand who you are.
Core business model
Live Music Promoter
Scope of the challenge
Global
Core business model
Recorded Music
Scope of the challenge
National
Core business model
Music Publishing
Scope of the challenge
National
Core business model
Music Technology
Scope of the challenge
Global
Core business model
DSP
Scope of the challenge
Global
Core business model
Music Publishing
Scope of the challenge
Global
”The quality of the proposals we got back from the students was extraordinary and might turn what we believed was an adjuvant opportunity into one of our main drivers of growth.
BMATMusic Innovators
Acces to IMB Network
This programme will give you access to the IMB Network, an exclusive network used to connect with professionals in the music business, where you can discuss current topics, find job offers and much more.
Open Sessions
KNOW-HOW MODULE OPEN SESSIONS
Available dates (Online | English):
- September 14th, 2022, Wednesday – 19h CET
- September 20th, 2022, Tuesday – 19h CET
