Music & Technology Bachelor's Degree

Catalyze Career Success

Our program opens doors to a multitude of career paths in the audio and creative industries, including sound engineering, music production, and audio design. Graduates emerge as industry leaders, driving innovation and setting new standards.

Professional Outcomes

Our dynamic curriculum cultivates essential technical skills and creative thinking. Students are well-prepared for a wide range of roles, leading them to companies where their expertise drives industry innovation.

• Lead Audio Technician, Disney ABC Television Group

• Audio Engineer, NBC Universal

• Project Manager in Global Product Creative, Netflix

• Researcher with Experiments in Art and Technology, Nokia Bell Labs

• Mastering Engineer, Sony

• Digital Multimedia Editor, Time

• Vice President of Digital, Ultra Records

• Post Production Coordinator, Vice Media

Internships

Our prime location in Hoboken, adjacent to New York City, provides students with unparalleled opportunities to pursue internships in their fields of interest. These hands-on experiences help them gain industry connections that pave the way for future success.

• Pulse Music

• Harvestworks Digital Media

• PowerStation

• Sesame Street

• Electric Lady Studios

• MTV

• NBC Universal

PhD Programs

With a solid foundation in theory and practice, our graduates are well-equipped to pursue advanced education. Many secure placements in esteemed PhD programs that further enhance their expertise and leadership potential.

• Juilliard

• Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts

Tech-Powered Curriculum

Expect an environment that celebrates collaboration and exploration. Music and technology students record and mix with professional tools, form collaborative ensembles, undertake private study of their instrument of choice, design and compose sound for media, and experiment with electronic music production techniques across genres.

What does the four-year study plan entail?

The music and technology curriculum amplifies personal creativity by fostering technological innovation within a community that emphasizes collaboration. To achieve this, the program's plan of study combines core music fundamentals with state-of-the-art techniques in audio production, engineering and technology, all within a supportive environment built on professionalism and mentorship.

A rigorous sequence of courses in music theory, history, composition, recording, production, sound design, electronic music, instrumental performance and technological innovation helps students hone their skills.

Students begin their studies with a strong foundation in instrumental lessons and music theory, enriched by an understanding of how music in its many forms has shaped human culture throughout history. The signature "Creative Collaboration" sequence then allows students to develop their composition, performance and engineering skills in a hands-on environment.

To prepare graduates for a wide range of exciting outcomes, the curriculum introduces the latest innovative technologies in music production and provides professional networking and development opportunities to expand on each student’s creative practice.

See a semester-by-semester break down of the music and technology bachelor's degree in Stevens' academic catalog.

What is the “Creative Collaboration” sequence?

In this sequence of three courses, students form a band or ensemble and work together to produce, perform, and record original music.

• Form bands and ensembles to learn theory and practice

• Develop skills in musical dynamics, languages, and systems

• Refine and record original music with studio time and critique

What is the “Creation Bucket?”

Taken by all music and technology majors, these courses develop skills in musical composition and performance. Students take three courses from the following list:

• Programming in Max

• Music Composition

• Electroacoustic Composition

• Techno Music Composition

• Orchestration

• Electronic Music

• Spatial Music Applications

• Creating Musical Arrangements

• Using Audio Techniques

Space to Create

The music and technology facilities foster students' creative practices by introducing them to industry standard technology. These spaces provide a rich environment where students can explore their talents and develop professional skills.

Stevens’ new state-of-the-art music and technology facilities give students access to professional studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms, gear storage, instrument checkout and on-site lab support, all in one creative hub.

These spaces foster creative exploration by providing convenient access to industry-standard technology through both credit-bearing course projects and open studio hours. Expert facilities enhance the program's mission to cultivate a community-oriented environment in which students can explore their talents, produce high-quality original work and develop professional skills.

• The HASS Sound Studio features a Solid State Logic WS 924 Delta 24-channel analog recording console, ATC speakers and 5.1 channel surround sound. Designed for mixing, mastering and critical listening, this specialized space gives students the tools to produce professional-quality audio and refine their technical skills.

• The API Studio is a flexible workspace with a large live room, multiple isolation setups and a classroom that accommodates more than 25 students. In this highly reconfigurable space, students explore sound recording, sound design and creative collaboration using an Automated Processes, Inc. “The Box 8” recording console, extensive outboard processing equipment, multiple drum sets, extensive microphone kits and a 9 ft. Baldwin grand piano.

• The Stevens Electronic Music & Immersive Audio Lab, better known as the SEMIA Lab, houses a variety of Moog, Buchla and other analog and digital synthesizers, a Genelec 8.2 channel surround ring and Adam A77X stereo speakers, providing a high-quality space for mixing, critical listening and immersive audio production.

• The Sound Synthesis Research Center (SSRC), led by Carlos Alomar, Stevens’ distinguished artist-in-residence, hosts a state-of-the-art, fully equipped project studio featuring a wide range of synthesizers, sound libraries, MIDI controllers and audio processors. The center also offers co-curricular seminars, lectures and workshops for the Stevens campus community.

• The Keyboard Lab hosts our keyboard studies course sequence and features 16 digital pianos for private and group instruction, as well as a grand piano.

• Rehearsal rooms provide instruments, amplification, and other necessary gear for group rehearsals and private lessons.

• The lab monitor office offers staffed technical support and equipment checkout privileges for all students.

Application Process

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn more about the application process. Here, you can learn how to apply, see an admissions timeline, and schedule campus visit.

We believe every applicant deserves the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills. For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants to the music and technology program to submit a portfolio. We've answered all the frequently asked questions about our portfolio submission and review process so you can know what to expect.

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