The Music Industry Minor can be added to any major course of study at the University of Memphis. Students wishing to declare a minor in Music Industry must do so via the School of Music application. The minor consists of 18 credits, and is structured to allow students the opportunity to pursue interests in Recording Technology and Music Business. Students pursuing a Music Industry minor could be required to complete course-specific pre-requisites; for example, MATH 1830 and TECH 1811 prerequisites for MUID 3800.

As a Music Industry Minor, students will work directly with a diverse community of talented students, the faculty of Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and professional Memphis artists and musicians. Within this program, students gain real-world experience while studying with faculty with professional backgrounds in music production/engineering, live sound, tour management, and entertainment law. Students build knowledge and skills in music industry utilizing the school's cutting-edge recording studios, and courses that demonstrate the production, marketing, and distribution of music in the real world.