Overview

The Music Business major is 84-85 credits, and includes a combination of courses in music, arts administration, and business.

The program is designed to provide students with:

a strong background in music
a knowledge of business principles
a broad understanding of the music industry

Some of our music-specific courses include core music curriculum, studio lessons, and ensemble performance opportunities. Students will also complete a music internship and independent studies, giving them real-world experience in an area of their choice.

Careers

The Music Business program at Winona State University will prepare students for a career in many fields of the ever-expanding music industry. The business courses in this program focus on economics, finance, marketing, and the legal side of business. These classes will prepare you for the basics of industry work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Attendance

Global Music Cultures

Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period

Music from the Classical Period to the Present

Music Business Seminar

The Arts Organization

Arts Administration

Music Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winona, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Music Management of Creative Industries View 97 other Bachelors in Management of Creative Industries in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re a student with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, you’ll be guaranteed admission to Winona State University.

There’s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.

First-year students will need to submit official high school transcripts or GED documentation to be admitted.

Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission decisions. However, original or certified true copies with English translations must be presented before the start of your first semester.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year
Out-of-State

8051 USD / year

≈ 8051 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4466 USD / year

≈ 4466 USD / year

Living costs

Winona

United States

900 - 1400 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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