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Music Industry (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Music Industry aims to produce the next generation of music industry leaders through a comprehensive yet student-tailored education covering copyright, concerts, artist management, marketing data and analysis, and a one-semester internship. Students choose one of four emphasis tracks.

Faculty: Thornton School of Music  |  Duration: Minimum 32 semester units at USC (35 total with emphasis)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

27 units of intensive courses (industry careers and rights, history, live performance management, artist management, marketing and branding, music agreements, data analytics, copyright law, internship), 3 units of business fundamentals, and a 5-unit emphasis in Live Promotion/Touring, Music Supervision and Visual Media, Performance, or Entrepreneurship. A portfolio capping a two-semester student-led music campaign is required; total minimum 35 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Thornton programs is granted through the USC admission process; applicants are screened by faculty selection committees.

Duration: Minimum 32 semester units at USC (35 total with emphasis)

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