Find your place in the music business.
Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset (Online)
Find your place in the music business.
BE PART OF IMB SCHOOL
Understand the music business globally and build your professional network.
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FORMAT
Cohort-Based Online
WORKLOAD
1 year part-time
(30 ECTS)
DATES
1 Oct 2027 to 31 Mar 2028
LANGUAGE
English
ADMISSIONS
Until 29 Sep 2027
GET READY FOR THE BUSINESS AHEAD
40 International Experts
You will learn from a selection of international professionals in the music industry through video masterclasses and live online sessions.
+20 Essential Practical Cases
You will solve a wide variety of practical cases, from pitching to an A&R, to developing music supervision or planning a concert, among many other things.
International Networking
You will build your own network from day one, working closely with peers and professionals from the music industry from all around the world.
Define Your Goals and Go After Them
We will provide you with the tools and key knowledge to help you understand yourself better, define your professional goals, and create a plan to achieve them.
International Internships
You will have the opportunity to do an internship in different countries with recognised companies within the music industry.
TAKE ON THE KEY ROLES OF THE BUSINESS
Step into the shoes of key figures in the music sector and collaborate as a team to solve practical cases alongside international experts.
The cases cover all aspects of the business:
Know-How
Music Publishing
Recorded Music
Live Music
Management
Cross-Sector
LEARN AND CONNECT WITH THE BEST COMPANIES
MAXIMILIAN PAPROTH
Managing Director and International A&R President, Budde Music Publishing
CAROLINE CHAMPARNAUD
Executive Director International, Sacem
MUNYA CHANETSA
Managing Director: Africa, EMPIRE Publishing
MARJORIE SCHEKER
Former Sync & Licensing Manager, Warner Chappell Music Spain
JÓSEAN LOG
Singer & Composer
DANTON SUPPLE
Producer (Coldplay, Patti Smith)
DIANA PASHKOVSKAYA
Creative Relations Manager, Yandex Music
JOSÉ MARIA BARBAT
President Iberia, Sony Music
SUSANNE HAZENDONK
Head of Catalogue, Armada Music
CHLOÉ VAN BERGEN
VP Operations, Secretly Group
SARA GOZALO
Head of Music Label Operations, EMEA/APAC, YouTube
ÀLEX LOSCOS
Co-Founder & CEO | BMAT
JUSTIN BARKER
Founder | Slice Music
SUZI GREEN
Tour Manager (Placebo, The Chemical Brothers)
ILIJA MATKOVIĆ
Managing Director, Exit Festival
SARAH SLATER
Vice President Music & Festivals, Ticketmaster
ERIC JORDI
Business & Legal Affairs, Unison
KAT BAILEY
Founder, The Mother Lode
NAIARA LASA
Art Director, Sala Apolo
VIVIAN BARCLAY
Music Publishing Creative Executive, Former Managing Director, Warner Chappell Canada
BEN SUMNER
Music Supervisor, Managing Director, Feel For Music
JORGE VILLAMIZAR
Singer & Composer, Bacilos
ANIA KASPEREK
Digital Accounts Manager, FUGA
AZUCENA MICÓ
Head of Quality Assurance, Sound Diplomacy
SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT TO THE INDUSTRY
The only training project connected with the ENTIRE music sector.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
What modules are included in this programme?
Know-How
This online module offers an in-depth 360º view of the music business through interaction with a selection of 40 international experts. It combines pre-recorded masterclasses with assignments and live Q&A sessions with the experts.
ENG
15 ECTS
LBDO (Online)
Professional Development
With the help of a HR expert, you will develop a professional strategy and acquire the skills you need to achieve your career goals.
ENG
5 ECTS
LBDO (Online)
Internships
You can take extracurricular internships in some of the most prominent organisations in the sector. We collaborate with over 100 organisations.
ESP/ENG
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LBDP (In-person)
4 Elements
Introducing the 4 core elements of the music business: musical works, performances, sound recordings, and music brands. Learn to distinguish between these 4 elements, identify ownership, and understand how they interact in the industry. Theoretical basis of the music business. You will learn about all roles and business models, how they interrelate with one another and how the money flows.
ESP/ENG
1 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Contracts
Explore the key contracts used in the music industry and their role in professional and commercial relationships. Learn how these agreements are structured, what they regulate, and the standard practices followed across the industry. You will acquire a complete overview of the entire legal basis of the music business. You will learn about laws, rights management, and the main contract models.
ESP/ENG
2 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Music Rights
Get to know the 4 key rights in the music industry: copyright, neighbouring rights, trademark rights, and image rights. Learn how they are acquired, who can exercise them, and how they interact in real-world music business scenarios.
ESP/ENG
2 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Revenue Streams
Study the main revenue streams in the music industry and analysing how each generates economic value. Learn how money flows between artists, rights holders, businesses, and other stakeholders across the various activities within the sector.
ESP/ENG
3 ECTS
AOL (Online)
AI in the Music Industry
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the creative, technical, and business processes of the music industry. You will learn to identify AI opportunities and lead its responsible application in the music industry.
ENG
2 ECTS
AOL (Online)
LBDP
Learning by Doing In Person
In Person and Practical.
LBDO
Learning by Doing Online
Cohort-Based and Practical.
AOL
Active Online Learning
Flexible and at Your Own Pace.
ACCESS TO IMB NETWORK
IMB Network is the platform that has been created exclusively for IMB School students and alumni to help them boost their careers in the music business.
It is an open and permanently active platform that groups together internship and job offers from our more than 100 partners.
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
Final programme price
€5,000
Early Bird Discount
10%
Until 31 March
Financing
Pay in installments with Sequra
Contact us for all the details.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ What are the admission requirements for the programme?
The admission requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset are:
- High level of English.
- Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have a Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline or area of study), or a qualification in Higher Music, Sound Engineering, or Higher Education Technician.
- Be at least 18 years old, be able to demonstrate maturity, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience working on a project (artistic or business) related to music.
+ What is the payment method? Are there financing options?
If you are admitted, you will have 15 days to pay the reservation fee, which corresponds to 25% of the total tuition fee. You can make the remaining payments in instalments, in the amounts and quotas you desire, as long as the course has been fully paid for 2 weeks before the start of classes. You can also finance up to €6,000 during your studies with SeQura, subject to commission. Additionally, if you enrol early, you can access early bird discounts. Consult the detailed admission process in the admission section on our website.
+ Are there networking opportunities during the course?
Yes. The programme is designed for you to build an international professional network by interacting with fellow students and more than 40 experts from various parts of the world. Additionally, you will have access to IMB Network, an exclusive platform with internship and job offers from over 100 partners in the sector.
+ How does the internship programme work? Are they compulsory?
The internship programme is extracurricular, meaning they are not compulsory. Students access them through the IMB Network platform, which compiles offers from over 100 collaborating companies in the sector. This allows students to apply their knowledge in a real working environment in companies such as Sony Music Spain, BMAT Music Innovators, or Primavera Sound.
+ What career opportunities do graduates of this Postgraduate Diploma have? What is the employment rate?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset enables you to take on strategic and management roles in key areas such as artist management, live music production, music publishing, and international A&R.
About the employability, 77% of IMB School students find employment within 6 months of graduating.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS
These online sessions are dedicated to solving doubts and answering queries collectively about our programmes.
SCHEDULE A CALL WITH AN EXPERT PROGRAMME ADVISOR
You will receive a call to solve doubts and get personalised advice when choosing the best training path for you.
INFORMATION SESSIONS IN BARCELONA
The Information Sessions in Barcelona are a perfect opportunity to see our facilities at BMAT Music Innovators, where all the in person workshops are held.
INFORMATION SESSIONS IN MADRID
In the Information Sessions in Madrid, you can see firsthand the space of Sony Music Spain where all the in person workshops are held.
