Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies
If you have a passion for the business of creating music, Loyola's Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies is the perfect degree for you.
This innovative degree offers students a solid foundation in intellectual property issues, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and other key concepts necessary to succeeding in today’s music industry. Students learn through experience in our state-of-the-art recording studios and through immersion in New Orleans, an international creative and cultural destination. With an option for specialization, this degree offers students the flexibility to pursue their area of interest within the cultural economy.
Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (credits) required for completion
Loyola Core: 39 credits
Music Industry Core: 21 credits
Music Studies: 3 credits
Forum: 8 credits
Tech Foundations: 9 credits
General Electives: 40 credits
Recommended Specialization Tracks
Students may select a specialization track of 12 credits in consultation with their major advisor. Choose from these recommended specializations:
Audio Production
Audio Technology
Commercial Music
Creative Writing
Digital Filmmaking
Digital Media
Screenwriting
Film Studies
Graphic Design
Mass Communication
Music Technology
This degree may be eligible for completion in three years through our Degree in Three program.
With the flexibility of this degree, you can also easily add a business, design, or communications minor to your studies without having to complete additional coursework - creating even more opportunities to gain valuable skills and further your career goals.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies
If you have a passion for the business of creating music, Loyola's Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies is the perfect degree for you.
This innovative degree offers students a solid foundation in intellectual property issues, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and other key concepts necessary to succeeding in today’s music industry. Students learn through experience in our state-of-the-art recording studios and through immersion in New Orleans, an international creative and cultural destination. With an option for specialization, this degree offers students the flexibility to pursue their area of interest within the cultural economy.
Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (credits) required for completion
Loyola Core: 39 credits
Music Industry Core: 21 credits
Music Studies: 3 credits
Forum: 8 credits
Tech Foundations: 9 credits
General Electives: 40 credits
Recommended Specialization Tracks
Students may select a specialization track of 12 credits in consultation with their major advisor. Choose from these recommended specializations:
Audio Production
Audio Technology
Commercial Music
Creative Writing
Digital Filmmaking
Digital Media
Screenwriting
Film Studies
Graphic Design
Mass Communication
Music Technology
This degree may be eligible for completion in three years through our Degree in Three program.
With the flexibility of this degree, you can also easily add a business, design, or communications minor to your studies without having to complete additional coursework - creating even more opportunities to gain valuable skills and further your career goals.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies
If you have a passion for the business of creating music, Loyola's Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies is the perfect degree for you.
This innovative degree offers students a solid foundation in intellectual property issues, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and other key concepts necessary to succeeding in today’s music industry. Students learn through experience in our state-of-the-art recording studios and through immersion in New Orleans, an international creative and cultural destination. With an option for specialization, this degree offers students the flexibility to pursue their area of interest within the cultural economy.
Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (credits) required for completion
Loyola Core: 39 credits
Music Industry Core: 21 credits
Music Studies: 3 credits
Forum: 8 credits
Tech Foundations: 9 credits
General Electives: 40 credits
Recommended Specialization Tracks
Students may select a specialization track of 12 credits in consultation with their major advisor. Choose from these recommended specializations:
Audio Production
Audio Technology
Commercial Music
Creative Writing
Digital Filmmaking
Digital Media
Screenwriting
Film Studies
Graphic Design
Mass Communication
Music Technology
This degree may be eligible for completion in three years through our Degree in Three program.
With the flexibility of this degree, you can also easily add a business, design, or communications minor to your studies without having to complete additional coursework - creating even more opportunities to gain valuable skills and further your career goals.
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
Freshmen begin by building a foundation in the music industry and technology. They take introductory courses like Introduction to Music Industry Studies and may enroll in Music Industry Forum to start engaging with guest speakers and industry professionals. Early coursework also includes fundamentals of music technology, terminology, and basic industry concepts so students understand how the modern music business works and begin to develop practical technical skills.
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
Freshmen begin by building a foundation in the music industry and technology. They take introductory courses like Introduction to Music Industry Studies and may enroll in Music Industry Forum to start engaging with guest speakers and industry professionals. Early coursework also includes fundamentals of music technology, terminology, and basic industry concepts so students understand how the modern music business works and begin to develop practical technical skills.
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies
This degree is led by our distinguished faculty of musicians, music producers, musician managers, venue owners, entertainment attorneys, and chart-topping songwriters, who will utilize their real-world experiences to help you master key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies
This degree is led by our distinguished faculty of musicians, music producers, musician managers, venue owners, entertainment attorneys, and chart-topping songwriters, who will utilize their real-world experiences to help you master key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies
This degree is led by our distinguished faculty of musicians, music producers, musician managers, venue owners, entertainment attorneys, and chart-topping songwriters, who will utilize their real-world experiences to help you master key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
Bachelor of Music in Music Industry Studies
Geared towards students with classical or jazz training, this program combines the rigor of a conservatory program (ensembles, recitals, theory courses, music history, and private instruction) with courses focused on music technology and the modern music industry.
Bachelor of Music in Music Industry Studies
Geared towards students with classical or jazz training, this program combines the rigor of a conservatory program (ensembles, recitals, theory courses, music history, and private instruction) with courses focused on music technology and the modern music industry.
Bachelor of Music in Music Industry Studies
Geared towards students with classical or jazz training, this program combines the rigor of a conservatory program (ensembles, recitals, theory courses, music history, and private instruction) with courses focused on music technology and the modern music industry.
Minor
Minor
Minor
This minor program allows non-major Loyola students to learn more about key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
This minor program allows non-major Loyola students to learn more about key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
This minor program allows non-major Loyola students to learn more about key industry concepts such as production, technology, recording, management, event production, marketing, publishing, distribution, and legal issues.
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