Overview

In addition to formal music training, you’ll gain hands-on skills in recording technology plus expertise in areas such as business law, business management, sales and marketing, and business law. You’ll graduate career-ready in just four years of on-campus study, or follow the fast-track option directly to PennWest California’s MBA program.

Turn your passion for music into a career.

As a Music Business major at Pennsylvania Western University, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills required for high-impact careers in the fast-moving music industry, whether you’ve set your sights on a career as a personal manager, booking agent or concert promoter. Other avenues include music publishing, sales and marketing, or audio production for television, films or videogames.

Music business majors at PennWest California take part in weekly meetings with guest speakers who share their experiences – and offer tips – either live or via Skype from music industry hot-spots across the country. Recent speakers include:

Writer and producer Joe West, who has worked with artists such as Keith Urban, Toby Keith and Tim McGraw.

Los Angeles producer Bobby Owsinski, author of 20+ books on recording, music production and social media in the music business.

Greg Vizza, a specialist in architectural acoustic design for studios, theaters and concert halls.

Producer and recording engineer Greg Gordon, who has worked with dozens of punk rock, hip-hop and Motown artists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Recording Technology

The Music Industry: History, Form and Analysis

Comprehensive Musicianship

Music and Recording

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Music Business Intelligence 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.

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General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Out-of-State

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 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

Turn your passion for music into a career.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

California

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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