Music Business Degree at SNU

Our Music Business Emphasis is the only one of its kind in the region. With substantial music requirements, broad exposure to the many “systems” of the music industry including engineering, producing, publishing, and songwriting. Our program is far more than just a technical degree. 

We equip you with a broad knowledge base and skills to prepare you for your career in the music industry. The face of the music business is constantly changing with technology. At SNU we work hard to prepare you for this change by giving you early and frequent exposure to our on-campus recording studio. You will have opportunities to work in a variety of on-campus and off campus venues. Individual students. Student groups. And, outside guest artists in actual hands-on recording/ sound engineering.

Music Business Careers

When you graduate with your degree in music business from SNU, you’ll have the preparation you need for a successful career in many professions such as:

  • Musician
  • Music Teacher
  • Composer
  • Music Store Owner
  • Manager

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The Program

  • Contains substantial music requirements, broad exposure to the many systems of the music industry including engineering, producing, publishing and songwriting
  • Prepares students to work with ever-advancing technology
  • Offers early and frequent exposure to our state-of-the-art recording studio
  • Opportunity to work and study in the heart of the recording industry with an internship in Nashville or Boston

The Professors

  • Hold a wide range of musical expertise
  • One owns a recording studio business
  • Desire to see you succeed in the pursuit of your music career
  • Have extensive national and international connections in the music industry

The Preparation

  • SNU graduates hold the knowledge to get great jobs or continue their education
  • Our professors open up their circle of influence and network to help students land their dream jobs
  • Each year more and more of our graduates are accepted into some of the finest graduate and professional schools in the country including Boston Conservatory, Texas Women’s University, University of Oklahoma and more