Program Overview
The Music Industry Administration at California State University Northridge is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music Industry Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Industry Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Music Industry Developments
- Current Trends in the Music Industry I
- Analysis of Contemporary Organizations
- Entertainment Business Law
- Financial and Managerial Accounting in Industry
- Music Publishing & Copyright Administration
- Marketing Management
- Behavior in Organizations
- Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry
- Current Trends in the Music Industry II
- Comprehensive Exams
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the program, applicants must possess (at the time of enrollment):
- Educational Background: Bachelor\'s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.0 or
- 2.5 and GRE score, in one section of the test, in the upper 50th percentile. GRE scores are not required if your cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 26,235 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
