Recruit and retain students without adding to your faculty’s workload.
Respond to student demand for music industry careers.
A university-branded certificate, powered by FTS.
Music Business Foundations Certificate
A virtual program that helps students apply business principles to the music industry and launch creative ventures.
6 weeks
Launched at:
Huston-Tillotson University
Texas State University
North Carolina A&T State University
Launching Feb. 2026
Fix enrollment dips and transfer risks.
Case Study: Texas State University
$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
Offer a modern certificate without overloading faculty.
What’s included:
✓ A six-week curriculum that doesn’t compete with your courses
✓ Instruction from industry professionals
✓ 1:1 career coaching & job pipelines
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.
One of the largest talent agencies in music and entertainment.
One of the largest creative conferences and festivals in the world.
Certificate holders
see real results.
Rusti W.
School: Texas State University
Major: Sound Recording & Technology
Program Participation: Summer ‘25
Landed a full-time role as a Production Coordinator at SXSW
Owen A.
School: Texas State University
Major: Communication Design
Program Participation: Summer ‘25
Landed a graphic design internship at Mezz Entertainment
Brooke W.
School: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Public Relations
Program Participation: Spring ‘24
Landed a role as an Agent Assistant at Paladin Artists
Earn and keep tuition revenue without burning out 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.