Overview

The combination of internship opportunities, an ever-growing network of working Azusa Pacific University alumni, and experienced faculty-professionals offer students access to strategic links within the Los Angeles music industry.

Students in this Commercial Music program select from five tracks or areas of specialization:

Arranging/composing

Audio recording

Instrumental performance

Music business

Vocal performance

Career Options

Audio Recording, Mixing, or Mastering Engineer

Post-Production Audio Engineer

Live Sound Engineer

Producer

Musical Director

Studio Musician

Touring Musician

Studio Singer

Artist Manager

Concert Promoter

Music Publisher

Singer/Songwriter

Arranger

Orchestrator

Film, Television, or Video Game Composer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory
History and Literature of Commercial Music
Late Romantic and 20th-Century Music Literature
Music Technology
Music Business
Audio for Post Production

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 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pacific, United States

Disciplines

Music Management of Creative Industries View 2679 other Bachelors in Music 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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Other requirements

General requirements

$45 application fee
Application, Statement of Agreement with Institutional Policy, and Personal Statement
Official high school transcripts
Preadmission Tests (optional)
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
A bank statement or other official forms of documentation of financial support must accompany the financial statement and Undergraduate Affidavit of Financial Support form

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

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Out-of-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year

Living costs

Pacific

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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