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Music Business

Learn to navigate a fast-paced and compelling industry while studying in New York City, the world's music business capital. Combine cross-disciplinary course work in business, finance, and the arts, and gain real-world experience working with industry leaders. Tailor your degree with electives in areas such as concert management, promotions, and strategic marketing.

Bachelor of Science
Music Business

The Bachelor of Science in Music Business exposes students to all aspects of the music industry including music creation, recording, production, technology; artist and brand management; label operations and more. A background in music is not required.

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Bachelor of Music
Music Business

The Bachelor of Music in Music Business focuses on all facets of the music industry including financial accounting, concert promotion, entertainment law, and music publishing. Upon graduation, you will have gained significant music skills.

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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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New Sony Audio Institute Launches at NYU Steinhardt

The Sony Audio Institute, established through a strategic partnership between NYU Steinhardt and Sony, serves as a premier hub for bridging academic study with real-world music industry experience. Located at NYU’s Brooklyn campus, the studio will feature student-driven programming that integrates workshops, internships, and special events, fostering meaningful engagement between education and professional practice. In addition, the Institute will offer scholarships and research fellowships, empowering and inspiring the next generation of music creators, innovators, and industry leaders.

News

Victoria Oakley, Mitch Glazier, and David Israelite Take Part in Ralph S. Peer Lecture Series

In a conversation moderated by Israelite, Oakley and Glazier discussed the global landscape of the music industry and its future with artificial intelligence.

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Larry Miller Receives Mondo Innovator Award in Education

The Mondo Innovator Awards is a testament to exceptional dedication, creativity, and leadership in our industry.

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NYU and Sony’s Personal Entertainment Business Launch the Sony Audio Institute

The Institute will foster innovation at the intersection of technology and music. Larry S. Miller will be the inaugural executive director.

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Steinhardt's Juan Cristobal Losada (Mr. Sonic) Featured in Rolling Stone

NYU Steinhardt Music Business and Music Technology adjunct faculty member Juan Cristobal Losada (Mr. Sonic) is featured in Rolling Stone regarding the role music producers play in the artist's process.

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For more information, please contact
undergraduate.musicbusiness@nyu.edu or graduate.musicbusiness@nyu.edu