Program Recognition
•Bullet: Music & Entertainment Industries degree ranked among the nation's best by Billboard; NASM-accredited department
Training
•Bullet: Classical performance track: seven semesters of private applied lessons (same audition standard as the BM Performance major) plus a 17-credit music business core
•Bullet: Cotsakos College of Business co-requisites function as a built-in minor; business coursework can waive up to 18 credits from most MBA programs
Professional Development
•Bullet: Three required internships at major and independent labels, publishers, studios, booking agencies, and management companies (partners include Warner Music Group, Sony, Atlantic Records, and NJPAC)
•Bullet: Student-run Music Biz 101 & More radio show on 88.7 FM and a Tuesday seminar series with entertainment executives
Location
•Bullet: Roughly 20 miles from New York City, the hub of the U.S. music business