Diploma in Audio

Program Overview

Diploma in Audio

Get on the right track to your dream Audio career

Campuses

• SAE Institute Atlanta
• SAE Institute Chicago
• SAE Institute Nashville
• SAE Institute of Technology Miami

Tuition & Fees

Domestic

• Atlanta Campus: $25,432.00
• Chicago Campus: $24,904.00
• Nashville Campus: $24,200.00
• Miami Campus: $25,858.00

International

• Atlanta Campus: $25,432.00
• Chicago Campus: $24,904.00
• Nashville Campus: $24,200.00
• Miami Campus: $25,858.00

Duration(s)

• 12 Months

Start Date(s)

• SAE Institute Atlanta: July 7th, 2025, September 8th, 2025
• SAE Institute Chicago: July 7th, 2025, September 8th, 2025
• SAE Institute Nashville: July 7th, 2025, September 8th, 2025
• SAE Institute of Technology Miami: July 7th, 2025, September 8th, 2025

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Entrance exam
• Government-issued photo identification
• Proof of graduation
• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, or proof of appropriate student visa
• At least 17 years old

International

• Entrance exam
• Copy of passport
• Foreign secondary school transcripts equivalent to an accredited U.S. High School Diploma
• Meet visa requirements for an M1 or F1 visa
• Financial support

Course Structure

The Diploma in Audio Program consists of 11 courses taken in 12 months. Students enrolled full-time in the Diploma Program take two courses per module with a short break between modules and semesters. Students must successfully complete 40 credit hours of core Audio and 4 credits in of Career Preparation courses to receive a Diploma in Audio.

Audio Courses

• AUD100 PRINCIPLES OF SOUND (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD110 MUSIC THEORY (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD120 STUDIO PRODUCTION (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD200 SIGNAL PROCESSING (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD210 ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD220 STUDIO MAINTENANCE AND AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD230 LIVE SOUND AND LIGHTING (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD240 AUDIO POST PRODUCTION (4 Credit Hours)
• AUD250 GAME AUDIO (4 Credit Hours)

General Education Courses

• CAR200 CAREER PREPARATION (4 Credit Hours)
• ENT100 INTRODUCTION TO ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS (4 Credits)

Career Outcomes

After completing SAE Institute’s Diploma in Audio, students have the opportunity to take their skills into their new careers. Some entry-level positions our graduates qualify for include:

• Audio Engineer
• Audio Producer
• A/V Technician
• Foley Artist
• Sound Editor
• Mix Engineer
• Film Sound Engineer
• Producer

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Related Courses

• Associate of Applied Science in Audio
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
• Diploma in Audio Technology