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BA Music Business

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Music Business track of the BA in Music, taught in FSU's jazz and music-industry area

Training

Combines music fundamentals with business training in artist management, publishing, booking, marketing, and digital distribution

Admission by essay/video review and faculty interview — no performance audition required

Students pair the track with a minor in general business, social entrepreneurship, or commercial entrepreneurship plus an internship

Faculty includes Alan Blanchard (music industry)

Professional Development

A student-run record label and guest speakers from major labels, agencies, and music companies; alumni work as booking agents, in artist management, and in label operations

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 4:26 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Music Business track of the BA in Music, taught in FSU's jazz and music-industry area

Training

Combines music fundamentals with business training in artist management, publishing, booking, marketing, and digital distribution

Admission by essay/video review and faculty interview — no performance audition required

Students pair the track with a minor in general business, social entrepreneurship, or commercial entrepreneurship plus an internship

Faculty includes Alan Blanchard (music industry)

Professional Development

A student-run record label and guest speakers from major labels, agencies, and music companies; alumni work as booking agents, in artist management, and in label operations

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Music Business track of the BA in Music, taught in FSU's jazz and music-industry area

Training

Combines music fundamentals with business training in artist management, publishing, booking, marketing, and digital distribution

Admission by essay/video review and faculty interview — no performance audition required

Students pair the track with a minor in general business, social entrepreneurship, or commercial entrepreneurship plus an internship

Faculty includes Alan Blanchard (music industry)

Professional Development

A student-run record label and guest speakers from major labels, agencies, and music companies; alumni work as booking agents, in artist management, and in label operations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early Action FSU application (Florida residents only)Oct 15, 2026

Regular Decision (all first-year applicants)Dec 1, 2026

Later applicants must submit the FSU application first and gain Admissions Portal access before the program final deadline; FSU publishes no guaranteed latest safe application date

First Year · admissions.fsu.edu Undergraduate · music.fsu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Supplemental Application (priority interview scheduling)Dec 1, 2026

Final Interview Scheduling and Scholarship DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

Interview Day (Early Action only)Nov 8, 2026

Interview Day

Jan 23, 2027Feb 6 & 20, 2027

Undergraduate · music.fsu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Essays & Video

Two short essay questions in the Music Supplemental Application (e.g., what you hope to gain from studying music business; how streaming has changed the industry)

A video essay uploaded to the Admissions Portal explaining why the FSU Music Business program interests you

Undergraduate · music.fsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the FSU Application or Common App first, then complete the College of Music Supplemental Application in the Admissions Portal

Early Action is not required to access the supplement; Regular Decision applicants gain access after submitting the university application

Complete the Supplemental Application by December 1 for priority scheduling

Interview scheduling and scholarship deadline is February 1

Eligibility

Early Action: Florida residents only; university application deadline October 15

Regular Decision: available to all first-year applicants, including applicants outside Florida; university application deadline December 1

Early Decision: this program is not eligible for FSU's binding Early Decision plan

Important Notes

Everyone who interviews as a music major is automatically considered for College of Music scholarships — no separate application required

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students enter the BA Music Business pathway through FSU Music’s supplemental review. The College evaluates transfer credit by subject area, allowing prior music coursework to be reviewed for degree applicability.

Special Cases · music.fsu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No performance audition is required for the Music Business program

Complete the short essay questions and video essay in the Music Supplemental Application

Interviews are by invitation only — after an initial review, selected applicants are notified to schedule a short faculty interview

Scholarship Info

Everyone who auditions or interviews as a music major is automatically considered for College of Music scholarships; no separate application is required.

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Cost Estimates Fall 2026 Spring 2027 · tuition.fsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Music Business track of the BA in Music, taught in FSU's jazz and music-industry area

Training

Combines music fundamentals with business training in artist management, publishing, booking, marketing, and digital distribution

Admission by essay/video review and faculty interview — no performance audition required

Students pair the track with a minor in general business, social entrepreneurship, or commercial entrepreneurship plus an internship

Faculty includes Alan Blanchard (music industry)

Professional Development

A student-run record label and guest speakers from major labels, agencies, and music companies; alumni work as booking agents, in artist management, and in label operations

Updated Aug 27, 4:26 PM