BSc. Recording Industry - Music Business

Bachelors Degree 4 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

MTSU's music business degree is offered as a Music Business Concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry through the College of Media and Entertainment. Students must choose between the Commercial Songwriting Concentration and the Music Business Concentration. Given its proximity to Music City, MTSU's Department of Recording Industry is a mecca for anyone called to be part of the music scene. If you want to manage or represent artists, market songs to record companies and the media, promote concert tours, or be involved in any aspect of bringing music to appreciative listeners, consider majoring in Music Business in the Department of Recording Industry. Learn directly from and have access to faculty members with experience in all aspects of the music business. Take courses in wonderfully equipped state-of-the-art classrooms.

Career Path

Created with input from music industry professionals and the leading industry associations, MTSU's innovative Recording Industry curriculum is a cutting-edge program that helps blaze a tailor-made path for its students into any of the many rewarding careers of Tennessee's robust music industries. Examples include: A&R Coordinator or Manager, Artist Relations and Development Representative , Artist Manager , Booking Agent , Business Manager , Concert Promoter , Director of A&R , Director of Development , Entertainment Attorney , Festival Director , Marketing Coordinator, Manager, or Director , Merchandiser , Music Blogger , Music Business Accountant , Music Critic, Music Licensing Representative for Film and Television , Music Publisher.

Eligibility Requirements
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Admission Requirements
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Bachelors Degree Level
4 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
January, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
May, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
January, 2026 → October, 2026
Open