Overview

This Commercial Music program at Grand Canyon University is centered around songwriting, media, music production and music business and entrepreneurship, offering you a gateway into the dynamic music landscape.

Whether you dream of taking center stage in popular music performance or navigating the intricate domains of music and entertainment business, our program can cater to your aspirations. Within this program, you'll embark on a holistic journey through the music industry. This journey encompasses specialized music training that can harmonize your performing technique while diving into the following:

Music theory
Music history
Sound reinforcement
Recording techniques
Video production

Social media and business

Career Possibilities for Graduates With a BA in Commercial Music Degree

Graduates with a bachelor’s in commercial music can explore a variety of career options within the dynamic music industry. These career avenues may include:

Music director
Composer
Musician
Singer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Law and Ethics

Orchestration & Arranging

Business for the Professional Creative

Commercial Music Arranging

Film Scoring

Composition Using Music Technology

The Entrepreneurial Musician

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Music Commerce View 90 other Bachelors in Commerce in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fee + $485/ credit

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 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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Available Scholarships

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