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Music is not just an art form, it’s a business. USC’s Music major is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate into the music industry as a professional in a variety of roles.

In this major, you will create new musical works with a variety of songwriting, performance, and production outcomes to learn how to collaborate and communicate with creative practitioners. Learn about all aspects of the modern music economy, including music management, intellectual property management, public relations, and more.

You’ll be taught by world-class music industry practitioners including ARIA award-winning artists, Gold Record holders, and emerging leaders in research.

You will have opportunities for community and industry-facing outcomes and build a profile in the industry. Develop your music production and sound design skills by managing recording sessions in USC’s custom-built recording and editing studios.

Major (8)

For a major in Music, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 International Journalism
MUS102 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
MUS200 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
MUS201 Politics and the Media
MUS202 Communication and Thought
MUS203 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
MUS301 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MUS300 Communication Theory and Practice

Minor (4)

For a minor in Music, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MUS101 Introduction to Creative Writing
MUS200 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
MUS201 Introduction to Journalism
MUS202 Introduction to Creative Advertising