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Bachelors in

Music Business

Succeed as a professional in the diverse world of music and entertainment.
Montreat College's music business major bridges the gap between art and commerce, preparing students with the skills to navigate the evolving music industry. This major equips students to creatively monetize talent, play key roles in music performance, production, and management, and contribute innovative ideas to the field.
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Why Music Business?

Montreat College offers a distinctive degree program that prepares students for the multifaceted challenges of the modern music business. This innovative, interdisciplinary program equips students to manage legal, financial, artistic, and ethical issues in the industry. With a flexible curriculum, students can tailor their courses to match their personal interests. The program also provides abundant opportunities for practical learning and career preparation, including hands-on instruction and experience in professional settings, such as recording studios and major live events.

Career Opportunities

Record Label Executive
Business Manager
Concert Promoter

Concentrations

Get hands-on audio production training in a world-class studio environment.

Montreat College has partnered with Asheville’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios, the region’s leader in audio recording and production. Montreat Audio Production Program (MAPP) students gain hands-on experience with professional recording engineers and recording artists as part of an accredited bachelor of science program. Students learn both state-of-the-art digital production and 24-track full analog.

Tackle financial crime within today’s business world.

Montreat College’s forensic accounting and fraud investigation concentration within the cybersecurity program prepares students to uncover financial discrepancies and investigate fraud. This specialized concentration equips students with the skills needed for careers in forensic accounting, compliance, and financial auditing, combining rigorous accounting principles with investigative techniques.

Safeguard organizational security.

Montreat College’s governance, risk, and compliance concentration within the cybersecurity program prepares students to manage and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This concentration focuses on developing expertise in governance frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance strategies, equipping students to effectively oversee and protect organizational cybersecurity efforts.

Become a proactive defender against cyber threats.

Montreat College’s penetration testing concentration within the cybersecurity program focuses on developing advanced skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security. This concentration provides hands-on experience with ethical hacking techniques and tools, preparing students to proactively protect systems from cyber threats.

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Scholarships

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Why Montreat?

Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.

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Thrive Center

The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.

It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.

Start your success story at Montreat.