NYU Steinhardt offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in music business.
Founded thirty five years ago, the NYU Music Business Program prepares both graduate (MA) and undergraduate (BM) students to be leaders in the dynamic, global music marketplace of pop and commercial music. Academically rigorous and cross-disciplinary by definition, Music Business combines the boundless artistic resources of New York City with the cutting-edge inquiry and innovation of a major research university.
Successful music business candidates are expected to be highly motivated and prepared to take advantage of a professional program set in the world's music business capital, New York City. In addition to providing structured courses, the curriculum promotes individual choices and development through an interactive classroom atmosphere, internships, participation in our record company, Village Records, and completion of research requirements. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Program Board, radio station WNYU and the NYU MEISA [Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association], video clip from MEISA Battle of the Bands here.
NYU Steinhardt is one of the few universities in the country to offer a graduate degree in the music business field. The skills you develop will serve you well in a fast-paced industry that needs thoroughly trained personnel who can apply business and administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic and artistic dimension.
The Department of Music and Performing Arts offers a warm and collegial atmosphere. Music business students attend classes with faculty who are industry leaders in New York City. Our reputation, faculty, new facilities and location provide students with a unique opportunity to develop as industry professionals and to make the contacts necessary to launch a professional career.
The Department's acclaimed programs of study in Music Performance (Jazz, Music Theatre and Classical), Music Technology, Music Composition (Jazz, Traditional, Music Theatre and Film Scoring) and Music Education provide a rich and valuable array of elective courses for music business majors that prepare them for an ever-changing music industry and musical climate.
B.M., Music Business Undergraduate Contact: Catherine Fitterman Radbill
M.A., Music Business Graduate Contact: Catherine Moore
The Music Business program offices are located on the 12th floor of the NYU Education Building, 35 W. 4th Street. The program, one of the oldest and most respected in North America, prepares students for leading roles in the fast-paced, global music industry.
To speak with an advisor or schedule an appointment with a Music Business faculty member, please call 212 998 5424.