Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and attracts musicians from around the world to its degree and certificate programs. According to the school's website, the music business/management program equips students with the requisite skills to succeed in the music industry. Berklee stands at an advantage over other music business programs in offering internships in such prime locations as Nashville, Los Angeles, and New York. Berklee offers both degree and certificate programs in music business/management. The concentrations offered to Berklee students of music business include entertainment law, artist management, and music promoting. Degree programs take four years to complete, while diploma programs require two years. Proficiency on a musical instrument is a prerequisite for Berklee programs.
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215-3693
617-266-1400
Berklee.edu
The Steinhardt Music Business Program, part of New York University, is 35 years old and sets itself apart by establishing academically and musically rigorous requirements for its students, according to the website. The school of music business also is distinguished by its graduate program, and offers programs in music law, management, production, and publishing. Playing an instrument is not a requirement for admission. Four-year degree programs are offered, though no diploma program alternatives exist.
New York University Steinhardt School of Music
82 Washington Square E.
New York, NY 10003-6680
212-998-5030?
steinhardt.nyu.edu
Middle Tennesee State University's Department of Recording Industry has the country's state-of-the-art recording facilities, according to its website. Middle Tennesee's program focuses on preparing students for a variety of occupations in the recording and music business world, rather than focusing on one or two areas. The Department of Recording Industry's stated goal is to create well-rounded students who can optimize their chances at employment through numerous opportunities, such as internships in Nashville. Programs included at Middle Tennessee State are music production and engineering, music management, music publishing, and music law. Prospective students must pass an instrumental proficiency audition to be admitted to a program. Middle Tennessee State offers degree programs only.
Middle Tennesee State University
Cope Administration Building
1301 E. Main St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-898-2300?
mtsu.edu
The Musicians Institute's does not offer a degree program in music business, although students can finish a certificate program in two years. Musicians Institute is located in Los Angeles, and boasts a faculty of professionals who all have first-hand experience in the music business as performers, managers, recording engineers, and entertainment lawyers. Programs at Musicians Institute include artist management, entertainment law, and music production and engineering. Students of Musicians Institute must also declare a primary instrument and pass proficiency auditions before admission. Degree programs are four years in length, while diplomas take two years to obtain.
Musicians Institute
1655 North McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-462-1384
mi.edu
The Terry College of Business, part of the University of Georgia, was one of the first university programs to offer a degree in music business. According to the school's website, since their program is one of the oldest, they have had ample time to turn it into one of the finest. Terry College of Business offers students internships in locations such as Los Angeles and Nasvhille. Terry College offers four-year degrees in music production and engineering, music law, and artist management.
University of Georgia Terry College of Business
3475 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-842-4825?
terry.uga.edu