The Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA) in Interdisciplinary Music Industry at Roosevelt University provides students with the flexibility to tailor their studies to their specific academic and artistic interests. This program, housed within the Interdisciplinary Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA), allows students to choose electives and a specialization in one of three areas: Recording and Engineering, Live Sound, or Music Industry Administration. The faculty includes full-time professors and active music professionals, ensuring students learn from experienced individuals in a focused environment with a low student-to-faculty ratio.
Graduates of the BMA in Music Industry program are equipped with skills transferable to various career paths. The program prepares students for potential further graduate studies or careers in fields such as Performing Arts Management, Studio Engineering or Production, and Concert Production.
Prospective students are advised to contact the admissions office for detailed information on tuition fees and living expenses.
International applicants must submit an online application, 2-3 letters of recommendation, and official or unofficial transcripts. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson) are also required if applicable. ACT/SAT scores are optional for freshmen.
Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as Performing Arts Management, Studio Engineering or Production, and Concert Production. The program also equips students for potential further graduate studies.
The program primarily starts in the Fall term, with anticipated entry terms also available for Spring and Summer for multiple years, starting from Fall 2026.
Students can choose a specialization in one of three areas: Recording and Engineering, Live Sound, or Music Industry Administration. This allows for tailoring studies to specific academic and artistic interests.