music business: About the Major

The music business curriculum at Millikin University is designed to prepare the student for a variety of career opportunities in the music industry. Guided by its statement of mission to develop the whole musician--artistically, intellectually, technically-- the inclusion of applied study (music lessons) and ensemble performance serves to make the music business degree at Millikin unique among its peers. As such, it can be an excellent program for exploring a variety of opportunities, including music performance. The program interweaves a core of traditional business and music industry courses with eight semesters of applied study and ensemble experience.

It has become one of the most unique and successful programs of its kind. A generous free-electives menu allows students the flexibility to create areas of emphasis. These emphases may include, but are not limited to performance, recording, production, promotion, artist & repertoire, administration, e-commerce, graphic arts, merchandising, sales, and distribution. An internship and a topics seminar deliver an appropriate capstone experience from within the major. The music business degree is also an excellent choice for those considering law school.

Click here for a degree audit sheet and suggested four-year sequence if you declared your major in the Fall of 2007 or prior.

Click here for a degree audit sheet and suggested four-year sequence if you declared your major in the Fall of 2008 or after.

Click here for the Fine Arts section of the University Bulletin.

Click here for information on choosing a major.

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