Drexel University

The pace of change in the music industry has never been faster, and it takes an adaptable music industry program such as Drexel University’s to prepare students to succeed. It’s imperative to understand not only how the music industry fits into the larger entertainment industry, but to also possess a foundational knowledge of management and business skills, contracts, intellectual property, and innovation in an ever-evolving and globally-connected industry. The curriculum is split between general education, music core, music industry core, and concentration requirements; these are classes that are focused either on music industry business where students participate in the MAD Dragon Music Group, or recording arts and music production, which serves to develop the next generation of music and audio producers and engineers.

In an industry where the process of career building often begins with a few key contacts, the cooperative education program provides Drexel students with a critical professional advantage. Their hands-on experience not only allows them to understand the way the industry works from inside – they also get the opportunity to meet industry professionals and network.