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Music Production and Entrepreneurship (BA)

Where Music Meets Business: Launch Your Career with a Music Production Degree from Marywood

The B.A. in Music Production & Entrepreneurship at Marywood University offers a unique, interdisciplinary education that blends music composition, audio production, digital media, multimedia communication, and business—preparing students for dynamic careers in the evolving music industry.

Students in this program will benefit from Marywood’s strong and active programs in the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Business and Global Innovation, receiving an education that balances creativity, technical expertise, and business acumen. The program aligns with Marywood’s mission statement, integrating a liberal arts tradition with professional disciplines, fostering academic excellence, leadership, and service.

With extensive hands-on training in recording, producing, and mixing, graduates will leave Marywood industry-ready, prepared to navigate both the creative and financial aspects of a successful career. In addition to foundational production skills, students will explore emerging technologies in music, including AI-driven composition, automated mixing and mastering, and digital marketing strategies powered by machine learning.

Graduates will be prepared for careers as music producers, sound designers, content creators, digital marketers, and arts managers. With a strong entrepreneurial focus, students will be equipped to launch their own projects, businesses, and independent careers.

Program Highlights

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More than 100 club and organization opportunities on campus.

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Ranked Among the Best

Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.

Ensembles, Musicals, and More

WIth a 1,100-seat main stage theatre and concert hall, Marywood offers over 20 ensembles and 3 major productions every year, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved and showcase your creative talents.

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The time I spent in the Songwriting class was one of my most cherished and important experiences at Marywood University. Dr. Carvalho taught us how to make our own voices h...

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Top Career Paths

  • Music Producer

  • Audio Engineer

  • Music Marketing Specialist

  • Artist Manager

  • Sound Designer

  • Live Sound Technician

  • Recording Studio Manager

  • Music Licensing Coordinator

Top Employers

  • Universal Music Group

  • Sony Music Entertainment

  • Spotify

  • iHeartMedia

  • SiruisXM

  • Live Nation Entertainment

  • BMG Rights Management

  • Avid Technology

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Centers of Excellence

Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

The Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Performance is Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). / ADDRESS / 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. | Phone: (703) 437-0700

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / National Association for Music Education (NAfME) / Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA).