BMus Music Business at University of Idaho

Programme overview

If you’re passionate about music and interested in the business side of the industry, the Bachelor of Music in Business at the Lionel Hampton School of Music is designed for you. You’ll receive a strong foundation in music theory, history and performance, while also gaining essential skills in economics, accounting, statistics and management.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Lionel Hampton School of Music | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 6 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ACCT 2010 Introduction to Financial Accounting; ACCT 2020 Introduction to Managerial Accounting; ECON 2202 Principles of Microeconomics; MGT 3110 Introduction to Management; MKTG 3210 Marketing; MUSA 1150 Studio Instruction.

Career pathways

This interdisciplinary program helps you develop the tools to succeed in a wide range of music industry careers — whether you’re managing artists, producing live events or working in publishing or promotion. Related occupations listed for this programme include Fundraising Managers; Advertising and Promotions Managers; Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners; Public Relations Managers; Public Relations Specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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