Online Music Technology Programs

Supplement your past musical training by learning cutting-edge technological expertise that will prepare you for success in a variety of entertainment industry roles. Our online music technology programs help turn your passion into new opportunities!
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Transform your love of music and technology into an exciting career

Prepare for leading roles in the world of entertainment when you earn your Master of Music in Music Technology online from Southern Utah University. Completing one of our flexible and affordable programs will give you valuable experience with the tools and technologies used to create music for films, game audio and more. Learn from faculty who are current industry professionals as you progress through 100 percent online coursework designed to help you develop the knowledge and technical skills to build a thriving music career.

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Why choose an online M.M. Music Technology program from SUU?

  • Asynchronous courses: Complete your assignments from home or on tour with 100 percent online coursework accessible 24/7.
  • Accelerated programs: Earn your career-advancing online music technology master’s degree in as few as 12 months.
  • Professional portfolio: Curriculum for the online music technology programs is designed to help you develop a strong portfolio and expand your professional network.
  • Connected faculty: Learn from current music professionals as you develop industry-relevant skills.

Which online program is right for you?

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis

As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours
$13,140 Total Tuition

Seamlessly pairing music to film is a unique skill. Enhance your career prospects when you earn your Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis online. You will be prepared for positions in the recording industry such as film scoring, sound engineering, music editing and more.

Learn specific collaboration skills that are unique to film projects, such as the craft of reading and understanding the drama in a scene. You will have the opportunity to build a strong portfolio for future and current employers, as well as complete a capstone project that showcases your abilities.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Music in Music Technology – Game Audio Technology Emphasis

As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours
$13,140 Total Tuition

Hone your skills in game audio with the Southern Utah University online Master of Music in Music Technology – Game Audio Technology Emphasis. Designed to develop your technical expertise through industry-relevant projects and a deeper understanding of current technology in the entertainment industry, this program enables you to continue in your current career while you broaden your expertise and marketability.

Coursework in this game audio master’s program includes a focus on effectively arranging audio assets for video game implementation; advanced training in the art and techniques of implementing music and audio together in a video game using middleware such as Audiokinetic Wwise and the Unity Game Engine at the intermediate to advanced level.

You will benefit from professional feedback, group experience with other musicians, and networking with professors. As you learn from experienced, award-winning faculty with industry-relevant expertise and build your portfolio, you will also complete a capstone project that highlights the skills you have mastered during the program. Prepare creatively and technically for positions in music departments at video game studios as a musician, composer, music editor and more.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technology Emphasis

As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours
$13,140 Total Tuition

Take your passion for sound to the next level. This 100 percent online program is designed to teach you proficiency in digital audio workstations (DAWs). Taught by a faculty of highly accomplished music professionals, this program will teach you everything from studio recording and live sound, to mixing audio and electronic sequencing. You will also learn valuable insights needed to get started in the music business. Finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Music in Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis

As few as 12 months Duration
30 Credit Hours
$13,140 Total Tuition

This unique, fully online degree program will enable working musicians to master the technology and techniques used to create music and audio for use in their own live and recorded performances. Taught by a faculty of accomplished music professionals, this program will give you the tools and knowledge you need to maximize your reach and employability as a musician, technician, producer or educator. Finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

In this program, you will study a variety of topics related to audio recording, live sound, self-promotion, and more. From day one, you'll be ready to apply the skills gained in this program to your own professional ambitions.

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Southern Utah University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).*

Master of Music in Music Technology program ranked #9 in “The Best Online Master’s in Music Programs” by OnlineMasters.com (2019)

M.M. Music Technology program earned the “Best for Studio Careers” designation from OnlineMasters.com (2019)

About the College of Performing and Visual Arts

The College of Performing and Visual Arts serves as a catalyst for students to realize their creative potential by providing a personalized and rigorous learning environment, fostering experiential education and contributing to the cultural enrichment of a global society.

Our mission and strategic goals are focused on making the arts a vital, visible, accessible, innovative and integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of Southern Utah University and beyond.

*For more information, contact NASM by mail at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; or by phone at 703-437-0700.

Graduate Certificate – Audio Engineering

Duration: 4 months Credit Hours: 12 Tuition: $438 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/1/25 Start class: 1/8/25

Amplify your career with an online Graduate Certificate – Audio Engineering. This industry-relevant online program enables you to collaborate with award-winning faculty as you gain experience with Avid Pro Tools, digital recordings and studio electronics.

Complete your program coursework 100 percent online and tailor your projects to your specific interests in the music industry. Develop expertise with live mixing and podcast production that prepares you to work with sound in a digital space.

Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $438 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/1/25 Start class: 1/8/25

Seamlessly pairing music to film is a unique skill. Enhance your career prospects when you earn your Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis online. You will be prepared for positions in the recording industry such as film scoring, sound engineering, music editing and more.

Learn specific collaboration skills that are unique to film projects, such as the craft of reading and understanding the drama in a scene. You will have the opportunity to build a strong portfolio for future and current employers, as well as complete a capstone project that showcases your abilities.

Master of Music in Music Technology – Game Audio Technology Emphasis

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $438 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/1/25 Start class: 1/8/25

Hone your skills in game audio with the Southern Utah University online Master of Music in Music Technology – Game Audio Technology Emphasis. Designed to develop your technical expertise through industry-relevant projects and a deeper understanding of current technology in the entertainment industry, this program enables you to continue in your current career while you broaden your expertise and marketability.

Coursework in this game audio master’s program includes a focus on effectively arranging audio assets for video game implementation; advanced training in the art and techniques of implementing music and audio together in a video game using middleware such as Audiokinetic Wwise and the Unity Game Engine at the intermediate to advanced level.

You will benefit from professional feedback, group experience with other musicians, and networking with professors. As you learn from experienced, award-winning faculty with industry-relevant expertise and build your portfolio, you will also complete a capstone project that highlights the skills you have mastered during the program. Prepare creatively and technically for positions in music departments at video game studios as a musician, composer, music editor and more.

Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technology Emphasis

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $438 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/1/25 Start class: 1/8/25

Take your passion for sound to the next level. This 100 percent online program is designed to teach you proficiency in digital audio workstations (DAWs). Taught by a faculty of highly accomplished music professionals, this program will teach you everything from studio recording and live sound, to mixing audio and electronic sequencing. You will also learn valuable insights needed to get started in the music business. Finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

Master of Music in Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $438 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/1/25 Start class: 1/8/25

This unique, fully online degree program will enable working musicians to master the technology and techniques used to create music and audio for use in their own live and recorded performances. Taught by a faculty of accomplished music professionals, this program will give you the tools and knowledge you need to maximize your reach and employability as a musician, technician, producer or educator. Finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

In this program, you will study a variety of topics related to audio recording, live sound, self-promotion, and more. From day one, you'll be ready to apply the skills gained in this program to your own professional ambitions.

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