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The Music Business minor at Brooklyn College helps you turn your passion into a professional career. Whether you’re a performer, songwriter, producer, or simply a fan, this program introduces you to the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the music industry. Explore the principles of marketing, publishing, licensing, distribution, and promotion, while gaining insight into the economics and technologies behind recorded music. Whether you dream of launching your own label, managing artists, or composing for film and television, this minor equips you with the tools to succeed.
Set the foundation for your future in the entertainment or music business—right here in New York City. Brooklyn College connects you to the heart of the industry through internships, lectures, and hands-on projects with music industry professionals. Through this minor, you can prepare for a career in music promotion, production, arts management, and more. Share your unique perspective, build your resume, and gain the confidence to make your mark in a competitive field.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
The following courses (3 credits):
Select one from the following courses (3 credits):
Select two from the following courses (6 credits):
The department chair or their deputy may approve up to three credits of course substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the minor.
