Bachelor of Science - Music - Music Business

Illinois State University is proud to offer the Bachelor of Science in Music Business degree. The sequence is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in business professions related to music. In addition to the core music requirements, students need to complete 25 hours of coursework in the School of Music and the nationally recognized College of Business.

The Music Business degree enables students to develop their musical skills while preparing them to become leaders, thinkers, and creators in the new music industry.

Music is integral to a multitude of businesses. Alumni find enjoyment in managing musicians, managing venues where music occurs, editing, owning a music shop or private teaching studio, and working in copyright or mass media communications. Entrepreneurial students can benefit from this major as a conduit to working in the music industry.

To be considered for admittance into the music program at Illinois State, one must have extensive background in classical music and must complete a classical music audition.