Music, B.S. (With Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology)
Music production, business, and promotion at your fingertips.
With your knowledge of industry, culture, and the arts, take your musicianship and business savvy into a career as a music industry professional. Discover how to lay audio tracks, promote an album, understand royalties and copyrights, and develop as an artist. If you have ambitions of working on a record label, producing your own music, or promoting artists, our Bachelor of Science degree in Music, with studies in music industry & recording technology is ideal.
Want to take the first, important step in a lifelong career in music? Audition to enroll in our music program! It’s a requirement for admission.
Students interested in pursuing graduate education in the music industry may also choose to continue on with York College's Master of Arts in Entertainment Marketing and Production.
Your Future in Music Industry/Recording Technology
With expert faculty guiding you, we’ll prepare you for a wide array of opportunities in the music world; a world-class advisory board of noteworthy and legendary music professionals add a mentoring touch. How do we prepare you for your dream career? First, it’s by honing your skills as an outstanding, well-rounded musician. You’ll use your musicianship to enhance and complement your understanding of music production, business, and promotion. Internships, the student rock band, and the student record company enhance the experience.
If you are considering a career in the music industry, you may not be aware of the variety of music professions available to you and the opportunities they present. You can go into a career creating sound effects, writing about music as a journalist, being a music director for a television program and so much more. Just take a look at possible career options:
- Audio or Music Producer, Performing Musician
- Live Sound Producer, Music Licensing Specialist
- Talent Agent/Manager, Composer
- Audio for Video Producer, Arranger
- Radio Music Director, Audio Developer for Games
Music, B.S. (With Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology) Courses
Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory I | MUS 182 | 3 Credits |
| Commercial Song Writing | MUS 247 | 3 Credits |
| History of Rock and Roll | MUS 288 | 3 Credits |
| Music Production | MUS 346 | 3 Credits |
| Music Entertainment and Promotion | MUS 397 | 3 Credits |
Careers in Music Industry & Recording Technology
A bachelor's degree in Music with Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology opens up a variety of career opportunities. Some of your options may include:
Music Producer
Music Licensing Specialist
Talent Agent
Audio Developer
Live Sound Producer
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