Bachelor of Arts in Music Business

Dallas Baptist University

At first, ''Music Business'' seems like a contradiction of terms. But, the truth is, the success of any professional musical venture involves business. Today, you can be in charge of your career development, which is exciting. There will be other people to help you, but it’s still your career. And as the director of your career, it is important for you to know a lot about, not only music, but also business – things like marketing, accounting, music law, and music entrepreneurship. Careers in music have always been entrepreneurial ventures. And today, there is more opportunity than ever for you to be what you want to be and do what you want to do. We are living in a time when you can design a career that is just right for you, and you can wake up every day and do what you most love. You won’t need a ''magic wand'' or a ''lucky break.'' But, you will need to prepare, so that you are ready when opportunities come your way. The Music Industry offers some of the most glamorous and exciting careers. A career in the Music Business is an opportunity to enjoy recognition, earn financial rewards, and, most importantly, make a living doing what you love most. Since the Music Industry recently restructured from being tightly controlled by record and radio conglomerates, the industry is now open to new independent artists and businesses.