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Master of Science in Music Technology

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.

 

Grad Programs Info Session

Join us for an informative session about our graduate program! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our curriculum, faculty, and application process.

Dates

8/30 @ 11:00 am

9/20 @ 11:00 am

10/18 @ 11:00 am

11/15 @ 11:00 am

12/13 @ 11:00 am

1/10 @ 11:00 am

Zoom Details

Meeting ID: 987 6165 7693
Passcode: 631591

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Application

Successful design and development of music technology systems must be supported by knowledge of music, psychology, computing, engineering, and design. The ideal candidate has experience in both musical and technical domains. Prospective students will be expected to provide a URL link to content demonstrating their skills in technical and musical areas.

The deadline for the Fall semester is January 15th.

 

Portfolio Requirements

Your portfolio should showcase your key skills, competencies, and experience both musically and technically. We would love to see examples of software and hardware projects, musical compositions/arrangements, recording and production, publications, writing samples, and any other projects relevant to your application.

  • Allow quick and easy navigation
  • Keep it concise, avoid redundancy
  • Carefully choose best form of presentation for each individual item (text, score, photo, audio, video, source code, etc.)
  • Provide links with additional info where helpful (i.e. github)

 

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Curriculum

The Master of Science in Music Technology is a four-semester program for a total of 48 credit hours. Applicants will be admitted to the program with an undergraduate degree in music, computing, engineering, or a related degree. When accepted into the program, students will be assigned a faculty advisor who will approve their course selections. They will also work with faculty on collaborative research projects.

After the first year of study, and the approval of their faculty advisor, students will choose between two academic tracks:

Project Track

12 music technology course credit hours, 24 elective course credit hours, and 12 research course hours.

Thesis Track

12 music technology course credit hours, 18 elective course credit hours, 12 research hours, and 6 thesis preparation hours.
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Learn More

Our B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. music technology students don’t just use technology to make music. They invent the next generation of technologies that will revolutionize the music industry. Learn more about the blend of creative and technical work at the Georgia Tech School of Music.

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