Master of Science in Music Technology
Our Music Technology students don’t just use technology to make music. They invent the next generation of technologies that will revolutionize the music industry.
Our students live and work in a top-tier research institute. Our faculty research how we create, perform, analyze, and learn about music - and then re-imagine music’s place in the modern world.
They also get exposure to other majors. The Center regularly collaborates with like-minded peers who explore the relationship between technology and music. With as little as one additional year of study, our students can apply to earn a second graduate degree in another discipline.
Music Technology is a STEM designated major. STEM designated programs are eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Requirements (by track)
| Project Track – This option requires the student to complete 36 hours of course work and 12 hours of research. | |
|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 48 |
| Required Music Technology Core Courses | 9 |
| Required Music Technology Research Courses | 12 |
| Required Music Technology Creative Course | 3 |
| Additional Music Technology Electives | 6 |
| Additional Elective Courses (subject to advisor approval) | 18 |
| A Minimum of 30 course credit hours must be taken at the 6000-8000 level classes. | |
| Thesis Track – This option requires the student to complete 30 hours of course work, 12 hours of research, and 6 hours of thesis preparation. | |
|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 48 |
| Required Music Technology Core Courses | 9 |
| Required Music Technology Research Courses | 12 |
| Required Music Technology Creative Course | 3 |
| Additional Music Technology Electives | 6 |
| Additional Elective Courses (subject to advisor approval) | 12 |
| Thesis Credit Hours | 6 |
| A Minimum of 30 course credit hours must be taken at the 6000-8000 level classes. | |
Required Music Technology Core Courses
Students in both tracks must take all three of these courses:
| MUSI 6001 | Music Perception and Cognition | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6003 | Music Technology History and Repertoire | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6202 | Digital Audio Processing for Music | 3 Credit hours |
Required Music Technology Research Courses
Students in both tracks must take all 12 hours of research:
| MUSI 7100 | Music Technology Research Lab | 12 Credit hours |
Students in the thesis track take 6 hours of thesis:
| MUSI 7000 | Master's Thesis | 6 Credit hours |
Required Music Technology Creative Courses
Students in both tracks must take one of the following courses. Additional courses from this set may be taken as electives:
| MUSI 6002 | Interactive Music | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6004 | Technology Ensemble | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6203 | Project Studio in Music Technology | 3 Credit hours |
Elective Courses - Music Technology
Students in both tracks must take at least 6 additional hours of MUSI electives, which can be any MUSI 6000-8000 level course. Current offerings include:
| MUSI 6005 | Music Ensemble | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6103 | Music Recording and Mixing | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6104 | Integrating Music into Multimedia | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6105 | Digital Media Production and Mastering | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6106 | Audio Software Engineering | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6201 | Computational Music and Audio Analysis | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6301 | Musical Interface Design | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6303 | Network Music | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 6304 | Computer Music Composition | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 8001 | Research Methods | 3 Credit hours |
| MUSI 8002 | Teaching Practicum | 3 Credit hours |
Assistantships, Fellowships, & Scholarships
School of Music & External Aid
The School of Music awards a small number of scholarships and fellowships each year to Bachelor of Science in Music Technology (BSMT) and Master of Science in Music Technology (MSMT) students to reduce the cost of attendance. Learn more about these opportunities.