Overview

The Commercial Music degree will prepare you for careers in the commercial, jazz and popular music industries as a performer, composer or arranger, while developing skills in areas of studio and live recording, and music business and law.

Benefits of an Minnesota State University Moorhead Commercial Music Degree

Faculty musicians

Music faculty possess impressive artistic and professional credentials, with an emphasis on active professional performance and a strong commitment to teaching. Faculty members work as commercial musicians and recording artists in Fargo-Moorhead and national arenas. They bring extensive experience as composers, arrangers and performers in an array of commercial areas, including jazz combos, jazz big bands, salsa groups, pop, rock, film, music, advertising, recording arts and freelance performing.

Breadth of commercial experience

You’ll receive training in performing, composing and arranging in a variety of commercial styles, including jazz and popular music. You’ll also gain experience in audio recording, studio and live recording and music business. The Commercial Music program seamlessly combines with the Entertainment Industries and Technology major or minor, offering additional preparation for careers in the music industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory
University Choir
Ensemble
Class Piano

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

There is no Nationals application deadline, and you can apply starting June 1 after your junior year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moorhead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application for undergraduate international admission.

Pay the $20 application fee payable in U.S. dollars

English Proficiency Requirement

All official secondary or college transcripts

Financial Statement and supporting bank statements or letters from bank verifying funds

ACT or SAT scores

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

9368 USD / year

≈ 9368 USD / year
Out-of-State

9368 USD / year

≈ 9368 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9368 USD / year

≈ 9368 USD / year

Living costs

Moorhead

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Benefits of an Minnesota State University Moorhead Commercial Music Degree

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

Moorhead

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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