Commercial Music Technology, BS

Combining music, technology and entrepreneurship, the B.S. degree in Commercial Music Technology (CMT) provides students with the skills and experience necessary for a career in today’s music and media industries. The four-year, 120-credit curriculum fuses traditional approaches to the study of music performance, music history, and theory with modern-day applications, including popular music analysis, live sound reinforcement, audio engineering and entrepreneurship. The CMT degree has three distinct areas of focus that aid students in developing a well-rounded set of artistic and multimedia skills. These three areas of focus are: Music (30%), Technology (30%) and Entrepreneurship (30%) - with 10% general education courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Commerical Music Technology, BS Program Level Outcomes

The Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency on one musical instrument of choice and develop a thorough understanding of music theory.
The Student will be able to implement audio engineering and music production techniques in both field and studio settings.
The Student will be able to apply business and entrepreneurial knowledge to their future careers in the commercial music industry.

Commercial Music Business Concentration Outcomes

The Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency on one musical instrument of choice.
The Student will be able to implement audio engineering techniques in field settings.
The Student will be able to apply business and entrepreneurial knowledge to their future careers in the commercial music industry.
The student will be able to apply ethical principles to a wide range of business models.

Curriculum Requirements

Commercial Music Technology (no concentration)

Commercial Music Technology, Commercial Music Business Concentration