Program Overview
The Music at North Dakota State University is a Master 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 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 6
- Tuition: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fargo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music 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
- Psychology Of Music
- Foundations of Music Education
- Graduate Theory Survey
- Graduate Music History Survey
- Applied Study
- Advanced Choral Music Methods
- Advanced Elementary Music Methods
- History of Choral Literature
- Band Literature:History and Development
- Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications may be completed online at A complete application will include three recommendations, transcripts and a scholarly writing example. Applicants should notify the graduate music coordinator, jo.miller@ndsu.edu, of their intention to apply. For applicants in performance and conducting, an on-campus visit and audition are required. Following acceptance into the masters program, applicants will complete a diagnostic exam, which will be used by their advisors to plan appropriate coursework.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Dakota State University 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 North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
Fargo, United States
public university in Fargo, North Dakota
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
