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Prepare for a career in the Music and/or Entertainment Industry with a Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Music Management.

Along with courses in applied music, music theory, and music history that develop your technical understanding of music, you’ll take classes in business and economics that give you a foundation in business administration.

By pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music with a Concentration in Music Management, you'll take courses in music theory, history, and private lessons on your primary instrument or voice. On the business side, you'll cover the foundational principles of business, marketing, accounting, and economics providing an understanding of industry trends.

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There is a separate audition requirement to be accepted into this major. Learn more about the requirements for this major 

Top Reasons to choose Music: Music Management at florida southern college

NASM Accredited

Florida Southern’s music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Festival of Fine Arts

Continuing a tradition of more than fifty years, the Festival of Fine Arts season offers diverse and vibrant student events showcasing their talents.

Individualized Instruction

Our low student-to-faculty ratio ensures that you’ll get personal attention from your music professors who are committed to your success.

In-The-Field Internship

As a Music Management Student, you‘ll get the practical experience of a 10-week (300+ hour) internship with an arts company or organization.

Specialized Classes

Your courses will include classes like Introduction to Music Business, Music Product and Retailing, and Music Management.

Employment Outlook

Our Alumni Work in these Occupations

  • Postsecondary Teachers
  • Music Directors and Composers
  • Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other
  • Producers and Directors
  • Musicians and Singers
  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Top Alumni Skills

  • Music Theory
  • Piano
  • Composition
  • Social Networks
  • Chamber Music
  • Choral Music

Our Alumni Work Here

  • Osceola Middle School Band
  • San Jacinto College
  • 1st United Methodist Church
  • Academy of Excellence, Inc.
  • Amazing Grace Enterprises Inc
  • Bethel School of Music

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Redesigned Curriculum

Our brand new Music Management curriculum was redesigned for the 21st century (implemented Fall of 2019) in order to best prepare you for the current state of the Music and Entertainment Industry.  We offer detailed courses and cover all sorts of topics like studio recording, copyright law, contracts, artist management and more.  We also provide a real world, intense, IN THE FIELD Internship opportunity as the culminating experience of your degree.

We have multiple recording studios on campus, active music industry clubs (including the Southern College recording label and the Media Industry Club), and lots of performance opportunities.  Our degree also offers you the opportunity to take business courses at the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise with your Business School peers to offer an interdisciplinary experience only possible at Florida Southern. Worked into the program is an automatic Business Administration Minor as well as enough flexibility for our students to minor or double major in Marketing, Communication, and a variety of other areas. Almost all of our students, the vast majority, receive job offers after graduation.

Explore Music, Economics, and Business

In MUS 2255 Music Production and Retailing, you’ll learn methods of retailing music production through various music instruments, publications, and artist management.

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Save Time with a 4+1 MBA

At the end of the junior year, all Florida Southern College students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the Florida Southern MBA program.

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Featured Music Management Faculty

Martha Placeres, DMA
- Music Department Chair

As a passionate music educator, my main goal has always been student success. In the orchestral program, I strive to give my students the opportunity to perform standard symphonic and string orchestra literature and contemporary music in a positive and inclusive environment. I work diligently to create a sense of “belonging” so that students feel that they are part of a family and as such, they play an equal role in performing music together.

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Clubs and More

The Music Educators National Conference student chapter, which all interested music students are encouraged to join; Delta Omicron, an international professional fraternity open to music majors and minors, Phi Mu Alpha, a music fraternity open to anyone with a professional interest in music regardless of major; SoCo Productions, with chapters across the globe for students to explore the music business, and MIC (Media Industry Club), bringing leaders of the music and media industries together.

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Program Details

Available in: 

  • BS

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

Internationals

Additional Admission Requirements for Music Management

  • Upon application to and acceptance by the Florida Southern College Office of Admissions, a student may be accepted into the music major program only through an audition in his or her applied music area. Auditions are offered throughout the school year on an appointment basis.
  • All music majors with scholarships must be enrolled in a major ensemble in their major applied area throughout their program of study (music education majors and music management majors until the internship semester).
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Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded based upon skill level and area of concentration. Additionally, Florida Southern College awards $500 per year to members of an ensemble: band, chorale, orchestra (strings). Ensemble scholarships are only available for non-majors; auditions are required. For information, contact the Office of Admissions at 863.680.4131.

Various Amounts

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