Music Business and Industry, BA
Academics
- Students interested in music can join the industry anywhere, anytime. Whether they want to be an artist, manager, marketing specialist, event organizer, or AV tech, this program provides opportunities in front of and behind the microphone.
- Non-audition, business-focused track makes the major accessible even with a limited musical background or experience.
- Gives students the business background to be successful, and the creative execution to stand out.
- West Virginia University is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, which is the gold standard for music programs.
- A very affordable degree in a land-grant institution. No longer are students required to live in a big city like New York, Nashville, or Los Angeles.
Mon Hills Records
Mon Hills Records is a student-run record label offering hands-on experience in artist signing, development, and music release.
Hands-On Experience
Students have opportunities to perform in ensembles, contribute to the Summer Concert Series, and gain real-world experience as audio technicians for concerts, recordings, and professional media projects.
Creative Consultant and Mentor Program
The College of Creative Arts and Media ensures student success by pairing alumni mentors with about 60 students per year through the Creative Consultant and Media Mentors program. Additionally, the college has an internship alliance, a group of companies that are looking for and hire interns from the University.
Canady Creative Arts Center
Mon Hills Music Group
A community that inspires, supports, and leads
Finding the Right Key
"Anyone can have their 15 minutes of fame, but if you have true passion for music, why would you want to stop there?"
Finding the Right Key
"Anyone can have their 15 minutes of fame, but if you have true passion for music, why would you want to stop there?"
Turning up the volume in the music business
"You don’t have to live in a major market to build a major career The industry rewards people who show up, do the work well and keep a great attitude — habits you can learn in Morgantown as surely as in Nashville or New York."
Turning up the volume in the music business
"You don’t have to live in a major market to build a major career The industry rewards people who show up, do the work well and keep a great attitude — habits you can learn in Morgantown as surely as in Nashville or New York."
From Mon Hills to Music City
"I feel like I’ve landed in a job that brings all my skills into one. And it just really aligns with my mission of helping artists turn their passion into something sustainable."
From Mon Hills to Music City
"I feel like I’ve landed in a job that brings all my skills into one. And it just really aligns with my mission of helping artists turn their passion into something sustainable."
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