Overview

Throughout the Music Business MA program from New York University, you’ll learn how to apply business and administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic and artistic dimension. You’ll also gain a foundation in defining, critiquing, and evaluating the structure and operation of the music business; and learn how to devise organizational objectives, make strategy decisions to reach goals, and propose changes and innovations to take the industry forward.

You'll also acquire core competencies in these five areas:

Financial and market development for music goods and services, including strategic analysis and planning
Legal, technological, and competitive environment for the music business
Leadership in complex organizational environments for the music business
International environment for the arts and the impact of the global economy
Applications of research methodologies in the field

In addition to providing structured courses, our curriculum promotes individual choices and career development through an interactive classroom atmosphere and completion of research requirements. You'll have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities such as the University Program Board, radio station WNYU, and the Music Business Student Ambassador Board.

Career Development

In order to succeed in an industry that is ever-changing and evolving, you’ll learn the structure of the industry – its systems, practices, rules and regulations – and then explore the reasons behind and changes in that structure. By developing a critical analysis and interpretation of the industry structure, you’ll more deeply understand the field and become a more effective and well-rounded leader and entrepreneur.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles & Practice in the Music Industry

The Law and the Music Industry

Environment of the Music Industry

Emerging Models & Markets for Music

Data Analysis in the Music Industry

Music Publishing: Background and Practice

Colloquy: Issues in Music Managemen

Concert Management

Graduate Seminar in A&R

Promotions & Publicity in the Music Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

42-45

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Music View 2154 other Masters in Business Administration 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV: Upload your most recent version.
Music Business Essay: 800-word, double-spaced; discuss opportunities/threats in live music; cite sources; international applicants may focus on their region.
Personal Data Outline (max 4 pages, single-spaced):
A) Professional goals and steps to achieve them
B) Self-appraisal: strengths, weaknesses, how NYU may help
C) Research ideas: select one topic for graduate-level study
D) Music Technology concentration: experience, tools, career relevance
Letters of Recommendation: Submit 2; attest to strengths, weaknesses, and potential.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions; international degrees require WES, ECE, or TEC/SpanTran evaluation.

Tuition Fees

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99246 USD / year

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99246 USD / year

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99246 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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