Pair Your Major with a Music Business Minor and Build a Path That’s Uniquely Yours
The Music Business minor at The Crane School of Music gives students a practical foundation in the business and professional side of the music industry. Explore areas such as music industry, arts administration, music publishing, copyright, marketing, music products, and entrepreneurship while developing the skills needed to understand how music careers and businesses work.
Designed to complement a wide range of majors, the minor is a valuable option for music performers, educators, composers, creators, and students pursuing other fields who want to add music industry expertise to their degree.
Through coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, you'll develop skills in communication, organization, professional development, and business strategy that can be applied across the music industry and beyond.
"The Music Business program at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music honed my skills in the music business industry. Opportunities to hear from industry professionals, learn alongside dedicated students and faculty, and pursue funded internships prepared me for my first jobs and for graduate study."
Minor in music business