The Journey
Personalized, in-house advising and curriculum support for all students, offering multiple academic paths in performance, music education, composition, jazz, and more.
- Multiple academic specialists
- Focus on individual goals and the paths to reach them
A wide variety of entrepreneurship and career development resources on-site with an emphasis on building adaptable, creative, and resilient professionals capable of navigating a successful path or charting their own.
- Year-round availability of career preparation professionals who create and match internship opportunities and offer co-curricular programming
- Programs and coaching for entrepreneurial-minded students, connecting students to an exciting aspect of music careers
A ratio of only six students to each faculty member, ensuring in-depth, individualized attention, and strong classroom connections.
- Faculty collaborate among disciplines and encourage the same for students
- Students are known, and will know, the people in the community
International guest artists and opportunities to participate in international programs enhance student experiences with music as the universal language.
- Off-campus and international performances, conferences, competitions, and festivals are supported
- Degrees earned are enhanced through interactions with renowned artists and scholars
Career Advising
The College of Music’s Running Start office coordinates extensive opportunities to help students learn how to apply their skills in real-world settings and market their talents for professional success in music.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor
MSU’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor focuses on core business disciplines with elective courses that highlight accounting, business law, finance, management, and marketing which count towards completing the minor.