Professional Master of Arts in Music: Fees & Entry Requirements at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), USA

Professional Master of Arts in Music

USA

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What will I learn?

The Professional Master of Arts (PMA) in Music combines comprehensive training in musicology with mastery of a relevant sub-specialization to assist you in pursuing a managerial or organizational career in music.As a PMA student, you receive well-rounded training that balances music performance and scholarship with the elements of professional management. Your curriculum explores music in interdisciplinary, cultural, and intellectual contexts that you will integrate with the following sub-specializations:Music CommunicationsArts AdministrationInformation ManagementYou’ll receive mentoring and instruction from a faculty of highly trained performers and scholars, along with an interdisciplinary bridge to programs at CGU’s Center for Information Systems & Technology and Drucker School of Management. Upon earning your master’s degree, you will possess knowledge and skills essential for management and leadership positions in the world of professional music.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
$33,120.00 (27,94,465) per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

121 E. 10th Street,

Claremont,

California,

91711, West, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
$33,120.00 (27,94,465) per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

121 E. 10th Street,

Claremont,

California,

91711, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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 bachelors 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 – 75IELTS – 6.0Pearson PTE – 50

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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