Recording Industry
Music is an economic driver for communities that provides jobs and social cohesion, and all the creative industries.
Recording Industry, Music Business Concentration, B.S.
The Music Business Concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry is offered through the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU. Students must choose between the Commercial Songwriting Concentration and the Music Business Concentration.
Given its proximity to Music City, MTSU's Department of Recording Industry is a mecca for anyone called to be part of the music scene. If you want to manage or represent artists, market songs to record companies and the media, promote concert tours, or be involved in any aspect of bringing music to appreciative listeners, consider majoring in Music Business in the Department of Recording Industry. Learn directly from and have access to faculty members with experience in all aspects of the music business. Take courses in wonderfully equipped state-of-the-art classrooms. In a program centered around students, real-world experiences and professional contacts are an essential part of learning.
- Considered a "best value" among top-ranked programs
- 100% online Music Business degree available
- Consistently on Billboard's annual list of Top Music Business Schools worldwide
- Comprehensive internship program with industry-leading companies
- Hands-on experiences
- Study-abroad opportunities
The Music Business Concentration offers instruction designed for students who are interested in careers in the music industry, such as record label executive and promotions, artist manager, social media and streaming analytics manager, music publisher, and administrator, playlist curator, venue manager, talent buyer, and entertainment attorney, just to name a few. The Recording Industry Department offers faculty-led tours every Friday at 1:00 p.m., during the Fall and Spring terms. During the Summer term, you may schedule tours by appointment. To schedule a tour of the Recording Industry Department, please contact Tina Chevalier at [email protected].
If you live in one of these states: AR GA KY LA MD OK SC VA WV; you may be able to attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
As an intern with CMA, Liliana Manyara knew she would help cover the annual CMA Fest in downtown Nashville over the summer. But she never expected meeting Dolly Parton to be part of that experience.
For the ninth year, the College of Media and Entertainment’s Department of Recording Industry at Â鶹ӰÒô has landed a spot on Billboard’s international list of top music business schools. The article, “Billboard’s 2023 Top Music Business Schools,†said MTSU offers a place “where students regularly gain hands-on experience†for professional development through
News Briefs
As an intern with CMA, Liliana Manyara knew she would help cover the annual CMA Fest in downtown Nashville over the summer. But she never expected meeting Dolly Parton to be part of that experience.
For the ninth year, the College of Media and Entertainment’s Department of Recording Industry at Â鶹ӰÒô has landed a spot on Billboard’s international list of top music business schools. The article, “Billboard’s 2023 Top Music Business Schools,†said MTSU offers a place “where students regularly gain hands-on experience†for professional development through
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Recording Industry, Music Business Concentration, B.S.
Created with input from music industry professionals and the leading industry associations, MTSU's innovative Recording Industry curriculum is a cutting-edge program that helps blaze a tailor-made path for its students into any of the many rewarding careers of Tennessee's robust music industries. Examples include:
- A&R Coordinator or ManagerÌý
- Artist Relations and Development RepresentativeÌý
- Artist ManagerÌý
- Booking AgentÌý
- Business ManagerÌý
- Concert PromoterÌý
- Director of A&RÌý
- Director of DevelopmentÌý
- Entertainment AttorneyÌý
- Festival DirectorÌý
- Marketing Coordinator, Manager, or DirectorÌý
- MerchandiserÌý
- Music BloggerÌý
- Music Business AccountantÌý
- Music CriticÌý
- Music Licensing Representative for Film and TelevisionÌý
- Music PublisherÌý
- Music ResearcherÌý
- Music SupervisorÌý
- Personal Assistant to ArtistÌý
- Personal Manager to ArtistÌý
- Playlist CuratorÌý
- PublicistÌý
- Public Relations ManagerÌý
- Radio Station Program DirectorÌý
- Radio Station Promotions ManagerÌý
- Radio Station General Manager or Program DirectorÌý
- Record Label ExecutiveÌý
- Royalties AdministratorÌý
- Sponsorship ManagerÌý
- Studio ManagerÌý
- Talent RepresentativeÌý
- Ticket Sales DirectorÌý
- Tour ManagerÌý
- Venue ManagerÌý
- Venue Marketing DirectorÌý
- Website Content ProducerÌý
- Website ManagerÌý
- Social Media ManagerÌý
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- Agency of Performing Arts (APA)
- ASCAP
- Big Loud Bucks Administration
- Big Machine Label Group
- Borman Entertainment
- Broken Bow Records / Stoney Creek Records
- Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc.
- Cal IV Entertainment
- Clear Channel Nashville
- ClearBox Rights, LLC
- Compass Records Group
- Country Music Association
- Country Music Television
- Country Radio Broadcasters
- Country Wired, Inc.
- Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
- CrowdSurf
- Dualtone Music Group
- EMI Christian Music Group
- Gospel Music Association
- Grand Ole Opry
- HoriPro Entertainment Group
- Huskins-Harris Business Mgmt
- iHeartMedia
- Kobalt Music Group
- Live Nation
- Lyon and Phillips, PLLC
- Marathon Music Works
- McGhee Entertainment
- Music City Networks, LLC
- Music City Roots
- Music Services
- National Shows 2
- Neste Event Marketing
- Peer Music
- Premiere Radio Networks
- Provident Music Group
- Rolling Stone
- RPM Management
- Ryman Auditorium
- Select-O-Hits
- Sony Music Publishing
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing
- Ten Ten Music Group, Inc.
- Tennessee Assoc of Broadcasting
- The AristoMedia Group
- The Recording Academy
- Thirty Tigers
- UMG Nashville
- Universal Music Publishing
- Vector Management
- WAMA, Inc. Words and Music
- Warner Music Group
- WarpSpeed, Inc.
- Whizbang, Inc.
- William Morris Endeavor
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our guides.
Degrees
A student majoring in Recording Industry can pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in one of two concentrations: Music Business orÌý. A 100% online music business degree is available.
Also students can major in , which leads to a B.S.
For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS tab above.
Music Business students must also minor in one of the following: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, or Media and Entertainment (concentrations in Interdisciplinary Media, Media Management, and Photography).
The department also offers undergraduate minors in Entertainment Technology (an interdisciplinary minor) and Recording Industry (for non-majors).ÌýPleaseÌýclickÌýÌýfor more information on Recording Industry minors or contactÌýMatt FogliaÌýat 615-904-8424.
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For graduate students, the Department of Recording Industry offers an MBA with a Music Business Concentration and a degree in Recording Arts & Technologies.â€
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