Music Industry Studies (Technology or Business) Emphasis

A Home for Your Diverse Interests...

A dabbler in music performance, an understanding of technology, a desire to learn how to manage a music venue—if your musical curiosity spans numerous fields, the College of Arts & Media doesn’t want you to limit your studies—or the possibilities for your future. With the Music Industry Studies program you are able to combine your diverse interests and prepare yourself for a career in the music and entertainment industry; it allows you to concentrate on the business side of the music industry, focus on music technology, or create a personalized, integrated course of study that combines both areas of emphasis.

Let Freedom Ring…or Bop…or Rock…

In the Music Industry Studies program, you’ll develop a broad range of marketable skills in music management, promotion, publishing, producing, and technology. Classes cover the business and legal aspects of music and entertainment, as well as the technologies associated with music recording, video, and multimedia production.

Music Industry Studies is the only program in the Department of Music & Entertainment Studies that does not require an audition; however, students are required to learn how to appreciate, play, and read music in a comfortable environment with equally minded and skilled students in their track. The second year of music theory and history required of students in other programs is traded for studies in music business, film/TV production, multimedia, electrical engineering, or computer science.

To learn more about the opportunities awaiting you in the Music Industry Studies program, please contact a College of Arts & Media advisor.

The Best of Both Worlds

Since the Music Industry Studies program allows you the freedom to explore multiple musical disciplines, you will find that the faculty and classes come from each and every Department of Music Entertainment & Industry Studies program. Therefore, it is beneficial to explore the information on their offerings.

The Bachelor of Science in Music Degree

Students pursuing careers in Music Industry Studies receive a Bachelor of Science in Music from the Department of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies in the College of Arts & Media, a degree awarded by the University of Colorado Denver.

This degree is designed for students who are interested in professional careers in music, including music composition and performance, recording, business, and entertainment. Students can select classes that lead to local, regional, and national careers in audio research, production companies, art administration, and audio engineering—to name just a few. This four-year program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. This specific program does not require an audition for acceptance.

Going Places

As a Music Industry Studies graduate from the Music & Entertainment Industry Studies program, the career opportunities available to you are as limitless as your imagination. Here are just a few of the options available to this program’s graduates.

Artist manager
Booking agent
Music publisher
Copyright specialist
Music merchandising/marketing
Concert promoter
Record producer
Telecommunications
Venue manager
Recording studio/production
Facility manager
Music industry business owner

Admissions

A student wishing to study in the Music Industry Studies program must be admitted as both a student of the University of Colorado Denver and as a student of the College of Arts & Media. Admission into the College of Arts & Media is selective and based on several factors including previous academic records, standardized test scores, and audition performance. For more information on entrance requirements please see MEIS Major and Minor Entrance Requirements – Fall 2008 Semester.

To learn more about the opportunities awaiting you in the Music Industry Studies program, please contact a College of Arts & Media advisor.