Music - Music Business

At illinois state university, we are proud to offer the bachelor of science in music business degree. the music business sequence exposes musicians to the vast opportunities for careers in the music industry. students examine topics from songwriting, revenue flow, industry mechanics, and entrepreneurial practices and visit with guest speakers ranging from classical music publishers to major label a&r people, from diy punk musicians to hip-hop producers. the program culminates in time in a local recording studio and requires an internship in the field. in addition to the core music requirements, students need to complete 25 hours of coursework in the school of music and the nationally recognized college of business.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Talent acquisition publicity administration marketing and sales product management promotion/media relations public and commercial media (tv, radio, internet) media corporations recording studios venue and music ensemble management production companies (primarily in nyc, la, and nashville) publishing and editing producing engineering manufacturing virtual reality sound environments, e.g. internet sites, software creators music and program direction on-air performance promotion voiceovers copyright/clearance administration music license administration music editing, production, and composing sound mixing post-production research self-employed

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: