The Music Industry Studies major at California State University, Northridge was created for students wishing to pursue executive and administrative careers in the music industry. (It is not designed to prepare for performance careers; our other degree programs offer that option.)

Graduates of the Music Industry Studies program move into virtually all facets of the music and entertainment industries. Recent graduates have built successful careers at major record companies, motion picture studios, music publishing companies, music merchandisers, software-development labels, musician’s unions and advertising firms. Some students use the major as a springboard into law school with the intent of practicing Entertainment Law.

Based on feedback from the professional communities of the Hollywood/Los Angeles music industry, CSUN’s M.I.S. major offers a unique blend of both the art of music and the discipline of business.

Graduates of the M.I.S. program are rapidly becoming leaders in the music and entertainment industries. They will help shape the future of the music industry.

All M.I.S. majors must complete study in the three required components of the degree:

1. General Education & Title V courses required of all college students
2. Music courses required of all B.A. degree students
3. Music Industry Studies option requirements

 

MUS 213 MUS 210B MUS 293/L MUS 302 MUS 303 MUS 391/L MUS 393 MUS 397AB MUS 493 Individual Lessons Ensembles BLAW 280 MGT 360 MUS 494

Harmony I Keyboard Musicianship IV Early Field Experience in the Music Ind. Jazz History History of Pop and Rock Music MIDI-Sequencing Technology Music Industry Studies Recording Music Production - - Business Law Management & Organizational Behavior Internship

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