Back to search
AssociateRecommended
Associate of Commercial Music
- Chula Vista, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Hands-on programme for careers in music production, Film scoring and advertising using professional software and studios.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Commercial Music to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include lights and projection for music
- Music industry practices. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Recording studios
- Teaching and tutoring
- Church music ministry
- Professional music organizations
- Entertainment industry
- Self-publishing as a music artist
- Singing and songwriting
- Live sound technical work
Curriculum
- Courses include lights and projection for music
- Music industry practices
- Performance ensembles
- Contemporary music theory
- Live sound
- Sound stage recording
- Music distribution and social media
- And music for film. Internships with recording studios
- Live sound companies
- Production houses and film scoring teams are emphasised.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
- certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
- IELTS Academic 5.5
- Duolingo 75
- or US high school or college English composition
- or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
- 431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
- F-1 visa
- I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
- No minimum GPA published
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 50
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 75
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,218 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chula Vista (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Communication, Design & Media |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | College and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
27 Nov 2026
14 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 27 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,218 USD per year.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 75, IELTS Academic 5.5.

