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Get the knowledge you need to become a leader in today’s global music marketplace. Our program combines the unparalleled artistic resources of New York City with rigorous, cross-disciplinary course work – you’ll take business courses at the NYU Stern School of Business and liberal arts courses at the NYU College of Arts and Sciences. Study with industry leaders and learn the necessary skills to thrive.

Bachelor of Music
Music Business

Receive hands-on industry training along with a solid education in music and the liberal arts as you study in the heart of the music business capital.

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Master of Arts
Music Business

Learn to navigate an ever-changing industry by studying with leaders in the field in New York City, the world's music business capital.

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Music Business Alumnus Xavier Jernigan is the Voice of Spotify's DJ Feature

Spotify launched a new way to curate and listen to music – and it has an NYU Steinhardt voice. Xavier Jernigan (MA '04), Director and Head of Cultural Partnerships at Spotify, is also the voice of the recently launched DJ feature.

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Susan Dodes Talks About Today's Music Business

Visiting Assistant Professor Susan Dodes is a seasoned music executive in the entertainment business. She shares insight into her career, NYU's Program in Music Business, and the exciting opportunities available within the music industry.

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Miller Publishes: How Streaming Has Impacted the Value of Music

The transition over the last decade from purchases of CDs, vinyl albums and downloads to subscription and advertising supported streaming has had an enormous economic impact on the music industry.

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NYU Professor and Students Help Create a New Grammy® Special Merit Award for Best Song for Social Change

The Recording Academy announced the creation of a special merit award for Best Song for Social Change. The award was proposed by Music Business Professor Carlos Chirinos. Students cataloged 400 songs dealing with social change.

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Music Business Alum's Song on Obama's Summer Playlist

Inez Whitt's "So Hard" is featured on the former president's influential list.

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Mehmet Dede Wins globalFEST Impact Award

Faculty member Mehmet Dede received the Impact Award at the globalFEST Awards Ceremony.

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