Overview

Our hands-on approach, coupled with extensive classroom training, internships and professional mentorships, will prepare you to meet the challenges within the music industry, worship arts and entertainment job markets.

Music itself is not a business, but an art form in which business was built around. Because of this, every musical talent needs a support system behind the scenes. From musical performances and concerts that require the aid of a promotional team, agents, and stage crews to streaming an album of your favorite artist that represents the work of studio engineers, producers, technicians, marketing, legal teams, and distributors, musical business is a vast field of unlimited opportunities.

What will I learn?

Through Houghton College’s Music Industry major, you will:

Participate in hands-on training beginning the first day of classes with commercial-grade programs used by professionals.
Explore behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, observing the importance of business, marketing, and artist management.
Challenge your abilities to innovate in the production field so your work stands above the rest.
Enhance your résumé with Pro Tools certification.
Experience a professionally motivated environment that implements all key elements to unlocking a successful career in Music Industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music & Christian Perspective

Music Theory

Music & Listening

Musicianship

Melodic Improvisation

Composition and Arranging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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

Complete online application.

Submit your personal statement.

Submit your high school transcripts.

Submit your financial affidavit.

Submit your TOEFL/ILETS test scores. SAT-I/ACT are optional.

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

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year
Out-of-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

What will I learn?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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