New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 38 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Science program in Music Business prepares students for careers working in the popular music industry, including record labels and music publishers, concert venues and touring, digital distributors and mobile platform, strategic branding, music data analytics, fan engagement, global markets, and more. The curriculum provides a rigorous liberal arts education, with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning and social sciences, and courses in both business β including marketing, financial accounting, management and organizational analysis, media planning, and entertainment law and finance β and music industry-specific courses. The curriculum ensures development of fundamental skills in and knowledge of music production and recording. A required internship provides valuable hands-on experience and a network of professional connections. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Program Board and radio station WNYU. Students are required to learn about the international music business, and have several study-abroad options. New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
| Unrestricted Electives | 16 credits |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 or WREX-UF 9101 | Writing as Inquiry or Writing as Exploration | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 or WRCI-UF 9102 | Advanced Writing and Research or Writing as Critical Inquiry | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Societies and the Social Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON-UA 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON-UA 2 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| Total Liberal Arts Requirements | 8 credits | |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Science. Pick any one course from below
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI-UA 101 | Intro to Computer Science | 4 |
| Total Liberal Arts Requirements | 4 credits | |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Quantitative Reasoning
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-UA 9 | Algebra, Trigonometry, and Functions | 4 |
| STAT-UB 103 | Stats F/Bus Cntl Regress & Forecasting Models | 4 |
| Total Liberal Arts Requirements | 8 credits | |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-UE 9316 | London Calling: British Music from Wardour Street to Wembley | 4 |
Music Business Major Courses
Required Production/Recording Courses in Music Technology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATE-UE 1801 | Fundamentals of Music Technology | 2 |
Music Business Major Courses
Select from list of courses below:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATE-UE 1001 | Analog Recording Technology | 3 |
| MPATE-UE 1003 | Digital Recording Technology | 3 |
| MPATE-UE 1022 | Rcdg Tech for Non Majors | 3 |
| MPATE-UE 1070 | Software Music Production | 3 |
Music Business Major Courses
Music Business Specialization
Music Business Major Courses
Core Business Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-UB 1 | Prin of Financial Acctg | 4 |
| MGMT-UB 1 | Management and Organizations | 4 |
| MKTG-UB 1 | Intro to Marketing | 4 |
Music Business Major Courses
Choose two of the following, for 4 total credits:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MKTG-UB 4 | Managing Creative Content Development | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 23 | Technology's Impact On Entertainment & Media | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 24 | Arts Marketing | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 25 | The Business of Broadway | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 40 | Entertainment & Media Industries | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 43 | Deal Making in the Entertainment Industry | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 46 | Globalization of The Entertainment Industry | 2 |
| MKTG-UB 56 | Digital Business Strategy | 2 |
| MULT-UB 48 | Entertainment Law | 2 |
| TECH-UB 38 | Social Media & Digital Marketing | 3 |
| TECH-UB 60 | Networks, Crowds and Markets | 3 |
| Total Music Business Major Courses | 4 credits | |
Music Business Major Courses
Applied Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-UE 1320 | Internship in Music Business | 4 |
Music Business Major Courses
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
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