MAD Dragon Music Group

The brainchild of Jonathan Estrin, the dean of the college at that time, the Music Industry program came about in 2000 when he came to Drexel to head the College of Media Arts and Design and wanted to revive the sub-par music program, "re-envisioning the media-oriented university for the new century".

[4] Part of the process was redesigning the curriculum, which showed that the music program would need an overhaul and the addition of a recording studio.

[5] Marcy Rauer Wagman, an entertainment lawyer and former songwriter/producer, was hired to teach about industry law, business models, royalties, and create and manage a student-run record label.

The concept of having an umbrella organization was the brainchild of Wagman in 2003 as a way for students to have experience in all aspects of the music industry.

MAD Dragon Publishing helps artists to place their music in film, commercials and television.