Program Overview

Bachelor of Science Music Technology & Innovation

The future of music is where science intersects with art. Music constantly evolves, and so does the technology that surrounds it. Our Bachelor of Science in Music Technology & Innovation combines skills in music and engineering to prepare students to be the leaders of our evolving sonic landscape.

Program Overview

Students in the program take courses in three interrelated areas: music history, theory, and aesthetics; sound recording methodology and technique; and musicianship.

Concentrations

• The Concentration in Electronics. This concentration places a focus on the analog technology of sound through classes in calculus, physics, and electrical engineering.
• The Concentration in Digital Systems. With this concentration, students focus on the digital technology of sound through classes in computer programming, digital logic, and networking.

Professional Guidance

A degree in Music Technology & Innovation focuses on contemporary and emerging technologies working with sound. Our faculty are artists and engineers engaged in the creation of new media, and that engagement informs our curriculum. These instructors also serve as academic and career advisers, assisting students as they navigate four years of college and prepare for future opportunities.

Learn by Doing

Music Technology courses are held in our recording studios and music technology lab. Classes feature cutting-edge learning environments, where students engage with the intersection of technology and aesthetics. Whether it's designing your own musical instruments, programming musical software for games, or composing unique music, students learn the technology to pursue their expressive voice.

Facilities and Resources

Our program and professors encourage students to be actively ambitious and to engage in real-world practices while learning. Our recording spaces are open 24/7 for students to record bands or work on projects, and our university Makerspace provides the equipment and know-how for rapid prototyping of new music technology.

Nashville Study Away Program

Music Technology & Innovation students also participate in our Nashville Study Away program, where they spend a semester in Nashville, Tennessee, an international hub for music creation and business. The program offers an array of courses and internship experiences that complement our students’ skill sets and knowledge. All classes, from "Studio Mixing" to "Music Production" to "Advanced Recording," are held at the world-famous Blackbird Studio.

Career Opportunities

The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade.

• Audio and Video Technicians: $48K, 20% Growth
• Music Directors and Composers: $52K, 6% Growth
• Sound Engineering Technicians: $53K, 14% Growth

Selected Courses and Programs

• Designing Music Technology
• Digital Audio and Digital Audio Workstations
• Music Technology and Innovation Capstone Project
• Hip-Hop Technology and Production

Faculty

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

Nationally Recognized

The University of New Haven is proud to partner with Blackbird Studio to offer a study-away program designed for students in our music majors. Nashville is the creative center of the American music business and a source for artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers across the musical spectrum.

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Career Development

All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

Admission Requirements

Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.

Financial Aid Opportunities

We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.