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With over a quarter of a century of experience in developing and delivering relevant, high-quality music business degree courses, ICMP's School of Music Business is uniquely placed to help music business students maximise their talent and develop a career in the music industry. Our BA(Hons) Music Business degree is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and our Music Marketing degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
On the BA (Hons) Music Marketing degree, you’ll develop your dynamic music business and marketing skills across all facets of the music industry. You’ll master the ability to devise, plan and execute high-impact music marketing strategies to reach global audiences and really stand out from the crowd.
Find out moreThe BA (Hons) Music Business and Entrepreneurship degree will provide you with the creative and entrepreneurial tools, opportunities, real-world experiences and industry contacts you need to launch a successful music business career.
Find out moreTake your career to the next level and discover your ultimate potential on this highly immersive postgraduate programme, where you’ll unlock the tools, techniques and inside knowledge to maintain a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving world of music.
Find out moreDesigned for aspiring rappers looking to hone their craft in lyricism, vocal techniques and music production, this unique 12-week programme is a comprehensive deep dive into the history, culture, creativity and technique of hip hop production and rap writing.
Find out moreCreative industries can be tricky to navigate and tough to crack. In this year-long course, you’ll get to grips with the music business while building the technical marketing skills you need to get noticed. Whether you want to work in music or marketing, your career starts here.
Find out moreThe BA (Hons) Live Event and Festival Management course will help you become fluent in the language of the live events industry, as you develop creative, logistical and entrepreneurial skills in live production, event management and arts curation.
Find out moreGain a holistic overview of the live events and festival industry with this pioneering one-year CertHE course. Explore the concepts of live production, event management and the live music ecosystem, as you expand and put into practice your creative and entrepreneurial skills.
Find out moreTake your artist career to the next level, as you learn to create, release and monetise your music. With guidance from music industry managers and professionals, you’ll discover how to grow your fan base, enhance your network and music business knowledge, and craft impactful campaigns to promote your music releases.
Find out moreTake your artist career to the next level, as you learn to create, release and monetise your music. With guidance from music industry managers and professionals, you’ll discover how to grow your fan base, enhance your network and music business knowledge, and craft impactful campaigns to promote your music releases.
Find out moreThis innovative one-year Cert HE course will provide you with a thorough introduction to the music business. You’ll explore entrepreneurship and learn the practical skills you need to launch a successful music industry career.
Find out moreOur online 'Music Business for Artists ' course will take you through a step-by-step introduction to developing your brand. Learn practical tips and tricks to launch your career as an independent music artist.
Find out moreWelcome to the cutting-edge world of music business education at ICMP. Consistently earning exceptional student satisfaction rates, our School of Music Business has forged an enviable reputation for producing graduates who excel in the industry.
Past students have secured coveted positions at renowned companies like Mute Records, Festival Republic, and Dirty Hit Records, while others have launched successful independent music ventures.
We offer Music Business and Entrepreneurship courses that will provide you with the creative and entrepreneurial tools, opportunities, real-world experiences and industry contacts you need to launch a successful music business career.
View our Music Business, Digital Marketing and Live Event Management degree courses above.
For more than 30 years, ICMP has been helping music business students develop their talents and build successful careers in the music industry.
Here are just a few inspirational examples of alumni successes
At the ICMP we ensure that only the best practitioners, educators and professionals teach on our courses. So by choosing an ICMP music business course, you can be sure that you will have access to the best and most inspirational teaching to help you achieve your personal goals.
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