Program Overview
The Music - Performance (Conducting) at Youngstown 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 - Performance (Conducting) 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Youngstown, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music - Performance (Conducting) 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
- Applied Conducting
- Applied Vocal/Instrumental
- Music Literature
- Introduction to Music Bibliography
- Research Methods and Materials in Music Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for admission to graduate study in the M.M. degree must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college or university. Admission requires an unrecalculated undergraduate grade-point average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale).
Students with less than a 2.7 average must provide satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination. Upon admission and before the end of the first quarter of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of 6 semester hours (three semester hours in music theory, three semester hours in music history) to the 32 semester-hour degree program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, United States
Youngstown State University (often abbreviated YSU) is a public research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1908, it has grown from a small YMCA‑affiliated school...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months