BS, Music Business

Whether you spend your first year in London or New York, you will learn about all aspects of the music industry, ranging from recording, production, product development, and artist management to recorded music label operations and distribution, publishing, A&R, brand management, concerts and touring, fandom, audience development, and digital music services. Our program encourages thought leaders and change agents in the music industry, without requiring a background in musical performance.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Bachelor of Science in Music Business

Format

Full-time

Credits

128

Start Date

Fall

Application Deadlines

November 1

Early Decision 1

January 1

Early Decision 2

January 5

Regular Decision

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Begin Your First Year in London

Students who choose to pursue their first year of study at NYU London–the nexus of the international music industry– will experience firsthand the diversity and depth of music creation, influence, and culture. For over a century, London has been the center of Anglo-American popular music. In terms of innovation and influence, London is a force that has shaped the musical scenes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as electronic music, Hip Hop, UK Grime, and other genres. Studying in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, you will access an influential network of business partners, industry leaders, and change makers developed over twenty-five years of teaching London-based graduate courses in Music Business.

At this popular study abroad location, you will meet students from every undergraduate school at NYU as well as bond with your peers in Music Business. Your first semester will mirror that of the freshman cohort at our Washington Square campus.

Full-time staff at NYU London support students across all aspects of their experience: acclimating to the academic demands of university life, building connections across the NYU community, and exploring co- and extracurricular opportunities through organized activities, events, and regional trips.

To serve the mental health and wellness needs of our students, NYU London has one full-time and one part-time counselor on site.

Benny Blanco on stage with NYU Music Business

Your coursework will include:

Music Technology courses focused on music production and recording.
Music Business specialization courses in music publishing, concert management, entrepreneurship, and the international music business marketplace, all taught by music industry professionals.
Quantitative immersion data analysis into the modern music industry, through internships and networking opportunities.
Core Business courses taken at the Stern School of Business, including marketing, financial accounting, management and organizational analysis, as well as entertainment industry electives such as Managing Creative Content Development, Technology's Impact on Entertainment & Media, and Digital Business Strategies.
Liberal arts core classes in writing, arts and humanities, macro-and microeconomics, statistics, and mathematics.
Opportunities to minor or double major in economics, math, social sciences, and other liberal arts offerings from across the university, including the cross-school Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology minor (BEMT).
Career development through an interactive classroom atmosphere, participation in Village Records, and completion of research requirements.
Extracurricular activities such as the NYU Program Board, radio station WNYU, and the Music Business Association.

Student working in Music Technology studio

Starting your sophomore year in New York, you will complete two or more internships in Music Business at locations including independent and major record labels, publishing companies, artist management firms, concert management agencies, and performance venues. Music Business’s thriving alumni network, with more than 1,500 active members, offers additional opportunities for professional networking.

You will graduate with the tools to launch a career in recorded music, music publishing, live music and touring, artist management, digital music services, and other related industries. Students interested in graduate school will be prepared to study law, public policy, business finance management, consulting, and communications.