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 recorded music label and publisher operations, to digital and physical distribution and licensing, A&R and artist management, international markets, data analysis, concerts and touring, and fandom and audience development. Our program encourages innovative leadership across the music industry, without requiring a background in musical performance or practice.

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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

The majority of Music Business Bachelor of Science students take their first year of study at NYU London, the nexus of the international music industry, before continuing and completing the degree in New York City. London has long been at the center of Anglo-American popular music creation, influence, and culture, and the city has shaped the global spread of musical innovations in genres such as Pop, Rock, Hip Hop and R&B, as well as electronic dance music, UK Soul and Grime, and others. Studying in one of the world's most vibrant cosmopolitan cities, you will gain access to an influential network of industry leaders, partners and educators 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 undergraduate schools across NYU as well as bond with your fellow majors in Music Business. Your first year will mirror that of the freshman cohort at our Washington Square campus, and include unique opportunities exclusive to the London 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.

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Your coursework will include:

Music Business specialization courses in music publishing, concert management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, strategic branding, and international markets, all taught by industry professionals and academics.
Immersive experiences and connections to 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.
Music Technology electives focused on production and recording.
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.

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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.

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London Global Gateway Program

Launching in Fall 2026, the NYU Global Gateway Program in London is a highly selective first-year experience for top students in select majors seeking rigorous academics and global immersion.

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