Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technology Emphasis Online
Take your passion for sound to the next level with the Master of Music in Music Technology – Studio Technology Emphasis. This 100 percent online program is designed to teach you to use technology platforms in video, gaming and live event sound production. This degree is beneficial to anyone wanting to take advantage of the tremendous growth in this industry.
Program Overview
Explore this online Music Technology program
Take your passion for sound to the next level with the Master of Music in Music Technology – Studio Technology Emphasis. This 100 percent online program is designed to teach you to use technology platforms in video, gaming and live event sound production. This degree is beneficial to anyone wanting to take advantage of the tremendous growth in this industry.
In this accredited studio technology degree, you will study scoring the dramatic arc of a scene, creating professional Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI) orchestrations, audio mixing of a final product for delivery, effective interaction with non-musicians, the use of software sound editing platforms, and more. You will have the opportunity to choose between additional courses related to studio technology or interactive entertainment technology used for gaming.
Learn alongside creative peers and experienced faculty committed to high-level learning and collaboration and graduate with a solid portfolio to help you stand out in the crowd. You’ll also complete a capstone project demonstrating mastery and synthesis of skills gained in the program.
In this online studio technology program, you will:
- Study the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions and make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through MIDI
- Explore the history and development of electronic music, synthesis, sampling and MIDI
- Study theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial and film music from the development of electronic music to the present
- Study the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions and make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through MIDI
- Explore the history and development of electronic music, synthesis, sampling and MIDI
- Study theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial and film music from the development of electronic music to the present
This studio technology degree prepares for careers in music technology such as:
- Music Producer
- Audio Visual Specialist
- Studio Engineer
- Studio Manager
- Audio Programmer
- Media and Event Support Specialist
- Music Producer
- Audio Visual Specialist
- Studio Engineer
- Studio Manager
- Audio Programmer
- Media and Event Support Specialist
Accreditation
Southern Utah University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).*
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SUU offers several areas of emphasis in our Music Technology online degree programs. View all of our areas of emphasis here.
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Accreditation
Southern Utah University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).*
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Tuition
Our affordable tuition can be paid as you go
SUU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.M.M.T. – Studio Technology Emphasis | $438 | $1,314 | $13,140 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
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The M.M. Music Technology – Studio Technology Emphasis is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
Check our admissions requirements for the online Audio Technology program
At SUU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.M. Music Technology – Studio Technology Emphasis online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA*
- Portfolio Samples
*Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate may be considered for conditional admission but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships. Additionally, conditional admission is no guarantee of subsequent full admission.
A bachelor's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in music is preferred or the applicant must show equivalent experience within their resume and music portfolio.
Cumulative GPA requirement
Cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or in the last 60 credit hours (whichever is higher).
Portfolio samples
Audio or video recording samples showing current skill level as a performer, composer and/or technologist as links to SoundCloud, YouTube or other acceptable media pages (submitted through online application).
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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Mailing address:
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Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
View the online Masters in Music Technology - Studio & Game Audio degree plan
The M.M. Music Technology – Studio Technology Emphasis online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours), including 18 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours in your chosen emphasis.
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