Meet the pressure to deliver career outcomes in music.
A low-lift, school-branded
workforce certificate.
Powered by FTS.
MUSIC BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS CERTIFCATE
A 6-week virtual experience that teaches the fundamental skill sets needed to be successful on the business side of music.
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LAUNCHED AT
Huston-Tillotson University
Texas State University
North Carolina A&T University
Add value to enrollment pitches.
Make current students want to stay.
Texas State University
Case Study:
$36,000-$72,000 in annual tuition retained
by offering the Music Business Foundations Certificate
Nearly 40% of student survey respondents were at risk of transferring
7 students connected to companies like SXSW & C3 Presents
100% report feeling confident navigating the music industry
Have a workforce bridge that earns the trust of students and parents.
Semesters include guest lectures and workshops led by working professionals from companies like:
A global distribution powerhouse for independent artists and labels.
Label home of Grammy-nominated Dreamville artists J. Cole, J.I.D. and more.
One of the largest creative conferences and festivals in the world.
Offer a career readiness pathway without adding to faculty workload.
What’s included:
✓ A six-week curriculum that doesn’t compete with your courses
✓ Instruction from industry professionals
✓ 1:1 career coaching & job pipelines
Certificate holders
see real results.
Rusti W.
Landed a full-time role as a Production Coordinator at SXSW
School: Texas State University
Major: Sound Recording & Technology
Program Participation:
Summer ‘25
Owen A.
Landed a graphic design internship at Mezz Entertainment
School: Texas State University
Major: Communication Design
Program Participation:
Spring ‘24
Brooke W.
Landed a full-time role as an Agent Assistant at Paladin Artists
School: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Public Relations
Program Participation:
Spring ‘24
Give students a clear reason to enroll and stay – without overloading faculty.
Annual Program License & Facilitation
Offered 3x per year (fall, spring, summer), facilitated by FTS.
Includes up to 30 student seats covered by the license per year.
Unlimited additional enrollments – university keeps 100% of tuition revenue.