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University of Southern Mississippi School of Music:
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music is located in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, approximately 85 miles from the state capital, Jackson. Our Entertainment Industry Program is designed to prepare students for exciting and challenging careers in recording, broadcasting, and live production / management fields through two tracks of study - production and management. Both tracks lead to the Bachelor of Science degree.

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The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has a longstanding international reputation for musical excellence and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The school is recognized for its eminence in musical artistry, education and community service. Serving more than 535 majors from the United States and 15 countries, the school maintains a strongly diverse student population. We have a strong record of placement for our graduates into competitive jobs and graduate programs.

Entertainment Industry Program:

Photo of Entertainment Industry Training Program in MississippiWe offer an Entertainment Industry Program with two tracks of study - production or management. Subjects include Video Production, Audio Production, Talent Management, Record Company Operations, Music Publishing and more...

Management Track:
The program track with emphasis on management leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who successfully complete this course of study will be well prepared to enter the vast field of entertainment industry management and business.

This track takes students through a thorough course of study of management and business principals and practices in today’s entertainment industry – from talent management, record company operations and copyright law classes, to entertainment business economics, music marketing and business seminars.

Production Track:
The program track with emphasis on production also leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Through its audio recording courses in the program’s state of the art recording studio, as well as its video production, live sound management, and various entertainment industry seminars, this program equips students with all the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be competitive in the various production fields of the entertainment industry.

Our Teachers:

We have a world-class faculty, who provide quality instruction, conduct innovative research and perform regularly on national and international stages. These talented faculty-artists continue to make The University of Southern Mississippi a destination of choice for music training.

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