Music Management Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, B.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The program also emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership abilities, enabling students to navigate the challenges and seize opportunities in the rapidly changing music industry. With a faculty composed of industry professionals and experienced educators, students receive valuable insights and guidance from experts who are actively engaged in the field.

Faculty: College of the Arts | Department: School of Music | Duration: Music students must pass a qualifying examination specific to their concentration during their fourth semester of study. The rising junior jury determines whether the student has made adequate progress to qualify for entry to the 3000-level of applied music study. (4 years) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring – November 15 (All concentrations except Conducting) Summer – March 1 (Music Education concentration and non-degree programs only) Fall – June 1 (All concentrations) | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Music Management concentration at GSU offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in the music industry. Students in this program engage in a range of courses that cover areas such as artist management, concert production, marketing, copyright law and music business strategies. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business principles while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities specific to the music field. Through hands-on projects, internships and networking opportunities, students develop practical skills and industry knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, students applying to the School of Music at Georgia State University are required to complete a separate application through the Acceptd platform. Prospective students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, in either concentration (Music Management or Music Production and Audio Recording), complete the School of Music application through Acceptd, which includes a digital portfolio, and an interview with faculty from their area. A performance audition is optional and does not replace the portfolio or the interview. Application requirements, important deadlines and audition dates can be found on our Application and Audition Information page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://app.getacceptd.com/gsu

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