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Bachelor of Recording Industry Music Business

Murfreesboro, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

Middle Tennessee State University campus

About the program

The concentration covers the commercial side of the music industry, Preparing students for artist management, Publishing, Promotion and venue operations, With an industry internship programme.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Recording Industry Music Business can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Record label executive
Artist manager
Music publisher
Playlist curator
Venue manager
Talent buyer
Entertainment attorney
Social media analytics manager
Concert promoter
Booking agent
Music supervisor
Publicist

Curriculum

120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Recording Industry major and a Music Business concentration. Courses include Introduction to Media and Entertainment
History of the Recording Industry
Audio Fundamentals
Survey of Audio Technology
Survey of the Recording Industry
Entertainment Intellectual Property I
Entertainment Intellectual Property II
Artist Management and Music Publishing.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts). Freshman guaranteed admission with a 3.0 GPA
Or ACT 22
Or SAT 1100
Other applicants are reviewed individually
Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA with 24+ hours. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/admission/). Grade guidance from source: Freshman guaranteed admission: 3.0 GPA
Or ACT 22
Or SAT 1100
Otherwise 2.7 GPA plus ACT 19 or SAT 990
Others by review. Transfer: 2.0 GPA with 24+ hours.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (non-US schools send transcripts from the school email), Transfer applicants with college credit need a NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US colleges, ACT/SAT used for guaranteed admission, HiSET 10+ or GED 450+ accepted, F-1 applicants also submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 85
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall July 1
Spring November 1. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 30 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts (non-US schools send them from the school email
NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US college work)
Proof of identity and English test scores unless exempt. Receive the decision
Up to 30 days after all documents arrive. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
500 USD
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,364 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Murfreesboro
Faculty or school	Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment
Department	Recording Industry
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.