Music Industry - Master [2 Years]
$44,994 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Music Industry

  • As the center of the music industry, Los Angeles is uniquely positioned to connect students to cutting-edge technological innovation, new tools for independent music creation, and the vanguard of live music production. The skills required to succeed have become specialized and fragmented, and it is harder to become a leader today without a full grasp of the concepts that connect the old and new practices and marketplace.
  • After 20 years of offering a successful undergraduate program in the Music Industry, Thornton has launched an 18-month graduate degree geared towards musicians and other students with a music background who want to retool their skills for the rapidly evolving music industry.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $42740 $42740 $42740 $42740
Health Insurance $1054 $1054 $1054 $1054
Books and supply $1200 $1200 $1200 $1200
Total Fees $44994 $44994 $44994 $44994

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 317 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
  • The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.55 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Standardized test scores – GMAT or GRE 

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.