University of Central Missouri

Ward Edwards Building, Suite 1000, Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Bachelor of Music - Music Technology and Commercial Music Option

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Music in Music Technology and Commercial Music program encourages multiple styles and diverse ways to create and work with the latest music technology tools, regardless of their career goals.

Music technology is a growing field, influenced by a balance of skill, creativity and industry and commercial needs. They'll perfect their craft alongside their peers at UCM in numerous small and large ensembles. You’ll also have many opportunities to interact with renowned musicians in the vibrant Kansas City music scene and guest artists who conduct clinics and perform with students on our campus.

Students focusing primarily on music technology receive a comprehensive education in audio engineering, music production and sonic creativity, including performing and composing in technology-based formats. Meanwhile, students focusing on jazz composition and commercial music gain a background in all aspects of jazz-commercial music, founded on the harmonic language of the Bebop era and going on to avant-garde, hip-hop and more. Students are free to choose courses from both sides of the option.

UCM’s program curriculum has attracted national and international recognition among colleges with Music Technology and Commercial Music majors. Some classes students may take include:

Digital Audio Production: In pursuit of their music production degree, they'll use industry-standard software and hardware to master the complete audio production process, from recording and editing to mixing and mastering.
Electronic Music Production Techniques: Apply tools such as MIDI, synths, samplers, loops and more to create hip-hop, dance, ambient or their own new electronic music.
Music Business Practices: Build your brand with web design, social media and other essentials such as copyright, performance rights and client management.
Jazz-Commercial Arranging: Master the harmonic language underneath jazz composition and commercial music and learn to craft catchy, compelling arrangements.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

TOEFL

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS

5.5

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Duolingo

Program Intakes

January 2026

Open date

November 5, 2024

Submission deadline

October 1, 2025

May 2026

Open date

October 5, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

August 2026

Open date

October 16, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree with optional internship

Program Length

$8962 USD

Cost of Living

$75 USD

Application fee

$13680 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance and Program Fees: $2,907 per year
Technology and Material Fees: $1,700 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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