Performing Arts Management

A fine-tuned approach to the music industry

The Performing Arts Management degree program will prepare you for a career in the multi-faceted and extensive performing arts industry.

As you work towards your Performing Arts Management degree, you’ll focus on not-for-profit arts administration (orchestra, symphony, opera, dance, theatre) and commercial music management (recording industry, artist representation, music publishing and distribution, product merchandising, concert promotion).

You’ll choose to earn one of the following degrees:

• a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Performing Arts Management, with a minor in Business Administration
• a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Performing Arts Management, with a minor in Business Administration

As part of your coursework, you'll participate in the operations of Blue Demon Records, the student-run record label. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete internships with nationally recognized arts and music organizations such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Grant Park Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, Recording Academy/Grammy Awards; music venues such as Lincoln Hall, Scubas, Aragon Ballroom, Metro Club; or a host of record labels and service organizations.