The Henley MBA for the Music Industry

This MBA programme has been developed in collaboration with an international team of music executives from across the industry. It is built upon the Henley Flexible MBA programme, and enhanced with a bespoke programme of workshops and presentations from leading individuals and companies in the music industry to meet the specific needs of international music professionals.

An industry steering committee together with leading business professionals and Henley Academics have created the content and the environment for this programme.

The Henley MBA for the Music Industry is being designed around the core Henley Flexible MBA. Specially tailored pathways for the music industry have been incorporated into the core modules to enhance learning and have been designed to involve industry and focus on key issues. This ensures that the MBA programme is relevant to this creative, innovative and entrepreneurial business sector by covering areas such as:

• IP Management and copyright development
• Brand sponsorship and value creation in the music industry
• Evaluation and analysis of business models and alternative funding options and their impact on stakeholders
• International policy, regulation and leadership in the music industry
• International business, global strategies and market opportunities.

The programme aims to:

• develop and enhance the skills of future music industry leaders and innovators
• help direct strategic energy and insight, to reflect on business models, decision making and business challenges
• lead music businesses in a way that welcomes and supports responsible leadership; a key trait of the Henley MBA.

The programme is structured to allow you to continue working in full-time employment while studying part time, connecting your learning to current global, international and organisational issues within the business community and the music industry.