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Fredonia’s Music Industry Program offers a unique Bachelor of Science degree, preparing you for diverse careers in the entertainment industry. You’ll gain a well-rounded education in music, business, accounting, economics, and communications, learning from instructors with real-world experience. Notably, program coordinator Armand Petri, who has earned 15 gold and platinum records, brings valuable industry insights to the classroom.

The Fredonia Difference

Fredonia is the only SUNY campus offering a B.S. in Music Industry. Our innovative curriculum includes specialized courses like Contract Law, Copyright Law, Live Touring and Sound, and Music Marketing and Promotion. Plus, our student-run label, HAIL! Fredonia Records, provides hands-on experience you can’t get from a traditional class. Graduates leave Fredonia well-prepared and excited to enter the entertainment industry.

Unique Program Offering: Fredonia is the only SUNY campus offering a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, providing a distinctive educational opportunity.
Comprehensive Curriculum: The program covers a well-rounded education in music, business administration, accounting, economics, and communications.
Specialized Courses: Gain expertise through innovative classes such as Contract Law, Copyright Law, Live Touring and Sound, and Music Marketing and Promotion.
Career Preparation: The program prepares students for diverse roles in media management, music production, tour management, and more.
Active Music Community: Engage with a vibrant music scene, including events like Battle of the New Bands and numerous music groups and ensembles.

Career Opportunities for Music Industry

Media management
Music production
Road crews
Box Office manager
Business manager
A&R administrator
Distributor

Record labels
Tour manager
Gaming industry
Venue manager
Technical director
Studio owner

What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

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MUSB 301 Music Copyrights

An exploration of copyright purpose, history, use and challenges. Students will learn about copyright ownership and registration, and how copyright is used to manage royalties, publication, project development, and dissemination of the intellectual property through the various media, including the Internet.

MUSB 304 Business of the Beatles

An in-depth look at the business of The Beatles. The course will examine recording contracts, publishing, touring and biographies of those most closely associated with the band.

MUSB 425 Music Marketing and Promotion

Effective marketing is a necessary component of any successful release of recorded music. This course explores the various elements of a marketing plan -- how it is researched, prepared, and implemented. The use and effectiveness of marketing via radio, print, the Internet, and touring will be examined. An inquiry into the changing music industry will focus on the emergence of developing markets and the future of music.