Professional MA in Music in Claremont United States | Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University | Claremont United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 36,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Professional Master of Arts (PMA) in Music program offers thorough musicological education paired with focused expertise in a chosen area, preparing you for leadership roles in the music industry.
PMA students gain balanced instruction that merges musical performance and academic study with professional management principles. The program examines music through interdisciplinary, cultural, and intellectual frameworks, which students apply to these specialized tracks:

Music Communications
Arts Administration
Information Management
You'll learn from accomplished artist-scholars while benefiting from cross-disciplinary connections with CGU's Center for Information Systems & Technology and Drucker School of Management. Graduates emerge equipped with the critical competencies needed for executive and administrative roles in music organizations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. All applicants must submit scores from the general section of the GRE unless otherwise stated. Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. Three letters of recommendation, Applicants to degree programs in performance must audition as part of their application process. Auditions are not scheduled or considered until an application has been received by the Office of Admission and Records. If you are outside the Southern California area please refer to the section at the bottom of this page. A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission.
Minimum scores for admission through the International Scholars Program:
TOEFL 75
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE 50

Tuition USD 36,360

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