Music—Music Business, B.A.
Students in the Music Industry program will prepare for careers in the commercial music industry, in such fields as artist management, music publishing, concert promotion, record labels, music marketing, talent booking, music promotion & publicity, and tour management. The Music Industry program is also perfect for performers who want to have the information needed to effectively navigate this fast-changing business and build their careers. The Bachelor of Arts degree includes the university's core liberal arts courses, plus courses in the music industry, business administration, and applied music. Music industry internships are provided to allow the student to experience the workplace and make career decisions.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Submission of one page resume, plus interview with the program coordinator.
- Submission of short video recording (performance either solo or with an ensemble); or submission of an audio file if the student is submitting an original song.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
| MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
| MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
| MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
| MDT 167 | World Music (Suggested for Gen Ed ) | 3 |
| MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music | 3 |
| MDT 121 (0.5 credit/semester for 2 semesters) | 1 | |
| MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
| MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
| MDT 210 | History of Popular Music in America | 3 |
| MDT 268 | Computer Music I | 3 |
| MDT 269 | Computer Music II | 3 |
| MDT-Music Production 1 | 3 | |
| MDT-Music Production 2 | 3 | |
| MDT 353 | The Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MDT 384 | Arts Management I | 3 |
| MDT 385 | Arts Management II | 3 |
| MDT 390 | Music Business Law-Contracts, Copyright & Legal Aspects of Commercial Music Industry | 3 |
| SPFD 1320 | Seminar:Cooperative Education (Internship in the Music Industry) | 4 |
| MGMT 211 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 251 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MKTG 231 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| MKTG 331 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Ensemble work required (minimum 4 credits) | 4 | |
| MDT 175 | Jazz Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MDT 197 | Jazz Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MDT 198 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MDT 189 | Percussion Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MDT 190 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 154 | Concert Chorale | 1 |
| MDT 159 | New Jersey City University Orchestra | 0.5 |
| MDT 160 | New Jersey City University Orchestra | 1 |
| MDT-Pop/R&B Ensemble | ||
| Music, Dance, and Theatre Electives | ||
| Electives can be from any area | 23 | |
| Recommended Electives: | ||
| MDT 265 | Guitar Class | 3 |
| MDT 261 | Piano Class | 3 |
| MDT 108 | Voice Class | 3 |
| MEDI 110 | Foundations of Media Design | 3 |
| MEDI 210 | Sound Production | 3 |
| MEDI 310 | MultipleTrack Music Production | 3 |
| MEDI 320 | Radio Production | 3 |
| MGMT 241 | Global Business | 3 |
| MKTG 333 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 350 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
| MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
| MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
| MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
| MATH 114 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| Choose one Ensemble for 1 credit or two Ensembles for 0.5 credits each | 1 | |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Repeat MDT121 | .5 | |
| MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music | 3 |
| MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
| MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
| Choose one Ensemble for 1 credit or two Ensembles for 0.5 credits each | 1 | |
| MDT 353 | The Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MDT 167 | World Music | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Choose one Ensemble for 1 credit or two Ensembles for 0.5 credits each | 1 | |
| MDT 268 | Computer Music I | 3 |
| MDT 384 | Arts Management I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Choose one Ensemble for 1 credit or two Ensembles for 0.5 credits each | 1 | |
| MDT 210 | History of Popular Music in America 2 | 3 |
| MDT 385 | Arts Management II | 3 |
| MDT 269 | Computer Music II | 3 |
| Elective or minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MGMT 211 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 331 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| MDT-Music Production 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 390 | Music Business Law-Contracts, Copyright & Legal Aspects of Commercial Music Industry | 3 |
| MKTG 231 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MDT-Music Production 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ACCT 251 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Co-Op Internship | 4 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Music Industry program, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Comprehensive skills and knowledge of music theory, and music history.
- Comprehensive skills and knowledge of musical performance and music production.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Music Industry practices.