To see how far the program has come—and to be recognized by Billboard once again for our approach to teaching the future of the entertainment industry—is truly remarkable."
Professor John Simson
Program Director Emeritus, Business and Entertainment
The BAE curriculum combines core business fundamentals with specialized coursework in music and entertainment, taught by faculty with deep industry experience. Students engage directly with experts in the field through immersive trips to entertainment hubs like Los Angeles, Austin, and New York—plus access to industry conferences and visits to labels, streaming platforms, venues, and agencies.
“Our program is built like the industry itself—collaborative, fast, and real,” said Business and Entertainment program director Linda Bloss-Baum.
Students work on live projects, negotiate rights, interpret data, and learn from executives who do this every day. This recognition from Billboard is a testament to the experience our students bring to their very first jobs out of school.”
Professor Linda Bloss-Baum
Program Director, Business and Entertainment
Kogod’s location in Washington, D.C., offers additional advantages to students interested in the business of entertainment; the policy, intellectual property, and advocacy discussions that shape how music is made, monetized, and managed all happen here. Alumni and industry partners support students through mentorship, internships, and project‑based collaborations.
About the Billboard Top Music Business Schools List
Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools list is unranked and informed by industry recommendations, alumni feedback, and reporting on program performance—focusing on campus‑based programs.
About Kogod's Business and Entertainment Program
Kogod’s BS in Business and Entertainment provides a solid foundation across business disciplines—accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations management, information technology, and business strategy—as it relates to the entertainment industry. From music and film to sports and TV, Business and Entertainment students learn about all aspects of the entertainment industry and go on to careers at employers like Netflix, Creative Artists Agency, Warner Bros, and more.
The foundation of the Business and Entertainment program is hands-on, real-world learning. Students in the “Representing Talent” class get a true taste of the entertainment industry by helping stage an annual concert for thousands—all for class credit. On treks to industry hubs like NYC, LA, and Austin students visit film studios, record labels, promoters, business managers, streaming services, and more to get a true taste of a "day in the life."
