Overview

The Audio Engineering Technology track is focused on emerging technology and includes such universal skills as coding, network, digital signal processing, and electronics. Produce and record in our state-of-the-art music production facilities with leading technology.

The Commercial Music Design track is a unique, exciting concentration that focuses on creative music production and commercial writing for computer games, film, and other emerging media. A unique combination of commercial composition, jazz theory, virtual and acoustic orchestration, and a profound portfolio of technical skill - this is the degree that gives the creative writer the competitive edge to succeed.

Collaborate across campus and hone your writing and production skills in our amazing music production facilities. The commercial music design track from Ball State University embraces your musicianship, your individual voice, and gives you the opportunity to produce and write in a professional environment.

Features

In addition to an innovative curriculum, you may elect specialized courses in areas of personal interest, such as computer music and composition, marketing, or digital media, on this Music Media Production program.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Survey of the Music Industry

Acoustics

Recording Technology

Mixing and Mastering

Music Production/Design Workshop

MMP Project/Recital

Survey of Music Literature

Music History

Recital

Sight Singing and Ear Training

Music Theory

Computer Music

Sight Singing and Ear Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals: An application and all required application materials must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes for a given term.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

94 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

Music Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 186 other Bachelors in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

Average admitted student GPA.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent.

No grade point average guarantees admission to Ball State. We look for applicants that have demonstrated above average grades.

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but scores may be used to meet our English proficiency requirement.

Complete the online application for undergraduate admission.

You must provide high school transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past. They must be submitted in English or with an official translation.

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Financial Documentation

Audition for admission to the School of Music, as well as for scholarship consideration. You must audition on a primary instrument with appropriate faculty from that area.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

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