Music Business Transfer Opportunities

By completing the Music Business program at MCC you have the opportunity to earn a 2-year Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, or a shorter Music Business Certificate of Completion (C.C.L.).

MCC Music Business Students also have the option of transferring to a 4-year University to complete a Bachelor's degree.

Bachelor Degree options include:

1. Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)- Community College credits are, generally, accepted in complete block from the A.A.S. degree and students, typically, start at the Junior level when transferring to the University.
2. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)- Community College credits are assessed on a class-by-class basis. Students with an A.A.S. degree may start as Freshman or Sophmores when transferring to the University.

A Sample of In-state Transfer Options

• NAU and MCC partnership offers 2+2 transfer degrees in Business Administration (B.B.A.) or Administration (B.A.S.) for MCC Music Business Majors. Learn more.
• ASU offers several Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) programs, including: B.A.S in Digital Media Management; B.A.S. in Applied Science; B.A.S. in Operations Management Technology; ASU offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance http://newcollege.asu.edu/harcs/degrees/majors/iap
• See ASU's AAS-BAS transfer page here
• ASU, NAU and UA offer several Bachelor's degrees in Music Performance and Music Education. Learn more.
• ASU, NAU and UA offer several Bachelor's degrees in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations. Contact MCC's transfer advisors in the Advising Department for more information and steps to transfer..
• MCC has transfer agreements with several, additional in-state and out-of-state colleges. See the list.

In-State University Transfer Resources

Arizona State University: http://articulation.asu.edu/
Northern Arizona University: http://www.maricopa.edu/connection/explore/programs.php
University of Arizona: http://transferguides.arizona.edu/200304/mcccd/mc0304.htm

Arizona State Transfer Course Equivalency Guide (CEG)

The state Course Equivalency Guide designates how a course transfers to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona from the Arizona public community colleges. Students who plan to transfer to a 4-year Bachelor's program should plan to work with an advisor, as early as possible, to be sure their selected courses will transfer. https://az.transfer.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Admin_CEG

Out-of-State Transfer Opportunities

MCC Music Business students can and have transfered to a variety of out-of-state, 4-year Music Business & Music Technology programs including: Belmont, CSUN, NYU, Drexel, University of Colorado, McNalley Smith College of Music, Berklee College of Music, Middle Tennessee State University, Loyola and others. For a list of 4-year Music Business programs, go to: http://www.meiea.org/schools.html

MCC Music Business Program Checksheet

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Music Business program is an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for today’s music industry. The certificate and degree with a music business emphasis are designed for both the performing musician and the business student with limited performing experience. This program combines a flexible curriculum with an emphasis in business and marketing, along with music industry-related courses and experiences. Requirements: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program. Download the checksheet here.

Questions?

MCC Advisor: Amanda Copetillo
Advising Office, Main Campus, Southern and Dobson
Phone: 480-461-7941
Email: acopetil@mesacc.edu