Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering

The Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering is a two-year course providing a total of 120 credits (ECTS). This program forms experts and designers of technology with a deep background and the necessary expertise to solve advanced problems related to audio, acoustics, and music.

Program Overview

The Master Program in Music and Acoustic Engineering develops a strong background in:

• Audio: acquisition/capturing, processing, analysis, synthesis, reconstruction/rendering, classification, storage, organization, representation, and publishing
• Music: analysis, classification, annotation, transcription, organization, modeling/representation, visualization, assistance to composition/orchestration/arrangement/production
• Acoustics: analysis, control, characterization, improvement, optimization, and design of musical instruments, of listening environments, and vibrational systems in general; design of electronic devices for audio; electroacoustics

Program Structure

The first year strengthens the knowledge in the "reference disciplinary area" of this program (Computer Science), contextualized to acoustics, audio, and music. In the second year, the M.Sci. program branches out into two tracks:

• One mainly focusing on acoustics (with special emphasis on the vibrational, acoustic, and timbral behavior of musical instruments; on room acoustics; and on sound and vibrations in general)
• One mainly focusing on music technologies and sound processing

Program Details

• Degree level: Master of Science
• Duration: 2 years
• School: Industrial and Information Engineering
• Language: English
• Pre-approved study plans: Music Engineering and Acoustic Engineering
• Courses: First year in common, second year depending on the study plan
• Campuses: Milano Leonardo and Cremona