
Music Programs
This is where musicians become everything they’ve dreamed.
Our degrees and minors span all realms of music, from education to performance to therapy.


Music Industry Minor
The music industry minor will help prepare you to take on roles revolving around the business of music. From publishing to marketing and promotion to legal issues to finances to management, this minor will help shape you into the music business leader you’ve always wanted to be.

Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- Learn about the business behind the music
- A prestigious Purdue education
career and salary data
How far will you go?
*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Accreditation
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the American Music Therapy Association.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this minor, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- An understanding of the legal problems and issues associated with the music industry, including case studies, modern/emerging business models, and music licensing
- The ability to apply working knowledge of music event production and the functions and operation of the music publishing industry
- An understanding of marketing products in the music industry, including online, distribution, advertising, and promotion
- Practices and techniques for self-marketing and promoting the independent musical artist or group in order to succeed in the current music industry
- Music Producer
- Professional Performer
- Session Musician
- Songwriter/Composer
- Sound Designer