MM in Music Theory

Pre-sessional English (3 semesters) Extended IPP (3 semesters)

• TOEFL (iBT) 40
• IELTS 4.0
• Pearson (PTE) Not Accepted
• Pearson Versant 37-40
• Duolingo 55
• Gao Kao English Not accepted
• GPA: 2.5 for International pathway program
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Pre-sessional English (2 semesters) Extended IPP (3 semesters)

• TOEFL (iBT) 45
• IELTS 4.5
• Pearson (PTE) 30-35
• Pearson Versant 41-42
• Duolingo 65
• Gao Kao English Not Accepted
• GPA: 2.5 for International pathway program
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Pre-sessional English (1 semester) Extended IPP (3 semesters)

• TOEFL (iBT) 55-59
• IELTS 5.0
• Pearson (PTE) 36-41
• Pearson Versant 43-47
• Duolingo 75
• Gao Kao English Not Accepted
• GPA: 2.5 for International pathway program
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Extended IPP (3 semesters)

• TOEFL (iBT) 60-69
• IELTS 5.5
• Pearson (PTE) 42-49
• Pearson Versant 48-54
• Duolingo 85
• Gao Kao English Not accepted
• GPA: 2.5 for International pathway program
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Extended Plus IPP (2 semesters)

• TOEFL (iBT) 70-79
• IELTS 6.0
• Pearson (PTE) 50-57
• Pearson Versant 55-63
• Duolingo 95
• Gao Kao English Not Accepted
• GPA: 2.5 for International pathway program
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Direct Admission

• TOEFL (iBT) 80
• IELTS 6.5
• Pearson (PTE) 58
• Pearson Versant 64 (spring 2021 only)
• Duolingo 105 score (retest on arrival); 120 score (no test on arrival)
• Gao Kao English Not accepted
• GPA: 3.00 for Direct admission
• Barney School of Business will consider 2.5 GPA if GMAT is submitted with score 450 or interview 3 years full-time work experience after completion of Bachelor’s degree.
• Upto 15 credits towards degree

Total credits for degree: 38

See note 1
Major Area-Music Theory (17 credits)

TH 550 - Music 1900 to 1950 3 credit(s) 2
TH 552 - Schenkerian Analysis 3 credit(s)
TH 570 - Music Theory Seminar 3 credit(s)
TH 675 - Music Theory Colloquium .5 credit(s) 3 (1 credit required)
TH 676 - Music Theory Colloquium .5 credit(s) 3 (1 credit required)
TE 600 - Thesis 2–3 credit(s) (3 credits required)
TE 601 - Thesis 2–3 credit(s) (3 credits required)
Secondary Area-Music History (9 credits)

A secondary area in music history is required and is established by taking 9 credits in music history.
HLM 615 - Pro-seminar in Music History 3 credit(s) 4, 5
HLM 660 - History of Music Theory 3 credit(s)
HLM elective 3 credit(s)
Electives

Elective courses 12 credit(s) 6
Note(s):

1Theory majors are required to pass a German reading test before they earn more than 18 credits toward the degree.
2TH 611, TH 612, TH 613, TH 614 - Graduate Ear Training Review Requirement (must be taken first if required per placement exam).
3Required each semester of full-time enrollment.
4HLM 611, HLM 612, HLM 613 (must be taken first if required per placement exam).
5To be completed by the end of the first year of study.
6Electives are taken in music theory and music history. Four credits of private music instruction, for an additional fee, may be allowed.
Note: HLM 611, HLM 612, and HLM 613, and TH 611, TH 612, TH 613, and TH 614 do not fulfill requirements in music history or music theory.

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Pre-Sessional English (3 semester) Extended IPP (3 semester) $48,766

 Pre-Sessional English (2 semester) Extended IPP (3 semester) $43,566 

Pre-Sessional English (1 semester) Extended IPP (3 semester) $38,366

 Extended IPP $33,166

 Standard IPP (2 semester) $27,810 

Direct Admission $11,958 - $27,198(varies by program) 

Estimated Room, Board & Fees $15,392 - $21,955

Graduate Pathway Scholarships available upto $4000 

Graduate Direct Admission Scholarship available upto $4000