Overview

Make sound amazing. Make amazing sounds. Many of our students walk right into high-level jobs after graduation. Paul Bristol's first job is AV/Control systems designer and engineer for Smart Monkeys, a themed entertainment company sends him all over the world. His first assignment: The Rockettes at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.

Learn the full range of core skills essential to contemporary audio systems, including the physics behind sound production, fundamentals of computer networking and programming, and electrical engineering.
Build technology prowess over the course of earning your degree, progressing from basic analog equipment to advanced customized systems with dozens of speakers and custom-programmed controls.
Practice and perfect your craft in Michigan Tech's sound production facilities, which include several surround-sound mixing rooms for cinema, theater, and gaming production—unlike most audio programs, facilities, and equipment are available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Record original content, compose original music, work on stage productions, concerts, and more.
Work one-on-one in our intentionally small classes. Get advice and guidance from instructors who work professionally in sound all over the world.
Design and calibrate sound systems for music, theater, and other live events.
Program custom software and computer systems for audio.
Mix concerts as lead engineer.
Record, mix, master, and produce albums.
Calibrate and program interactive installations.

Career Opportunities for Audio Production and Technology Majors

Your future career options are unlimited with a degree in Audio Production and Technology program of Michigan Technological University. Jobs include:

AV Engineer
Live Sound Mixer
Microphone Designer
Recording Engineer
Sound Editor
Sound Engineer
Sound Systems Installer
Speaker Designer
Wireless Systems Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Physics Behind Music

Music Theory

Backstage Technology

Electronic Devices & Circuits

Special Electronic Devices

Acoustics and Noise Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National students in Fall: You are encouraged to submit your application for admission by Feb 1st. Applications are still accepted after this date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

Sound Engineering Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 119 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit One Application for Admission

Request Your Official High School Transcript

Submit Your Official SAT and/or ACT Test Scores (Optional)

Provide Supplemental Information (Optional)

Submit Additional Application Materials
Students applying for fall admission do not need to submit test scores, unless their GPA is below a 3.00

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44504 USD / year

≈ 44504 USD / year
Out-of-State

44504 USD / year

≈ 44504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19608 USD / year

≈ 19608 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career Opportunities for Audio Production and Technology Majors

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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