Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Music and Worship – Business
Develop a Business Sense for the Music Industry with a Degree in Music and Worship: Business
Are you excited about the idea of turning your musical talent into a career? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship degree, with a specialization in business, provides the training you need to pursue careers in music and worship that will be personally, spiritually, and financially fulfilling.
With a bachelor’s degree in music and worship, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find the job of your dreams. You will become qualified for positions like the director of music or worship programs or as a worship leader, worship minister, or even a contemporary Christian artist. Plus, your business concentration will give you insight into how businesses operate – maybe you’ll open your own music label or store one day!
So what are you waiting for? You’re passionate about music and its career possibilities. The music industry needs people like you. Partner with us to receive the training, experience, and education you need to enjoy a fruitful career as a musician.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty’s School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities to hone your skills.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the music industry and have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
- Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at churches like Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Our LU Praise choir has performed for the President of the United States and as one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Business fundamentals
- Commercial music theory
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Creative worship
- Harmonic practices and theory
- Leadership skills
- Music production
- Musicianship
Career Options for B.S. in Music and Worship – Business Graduates
- Associate director of worship programming
- Contemporary Christian artist
- Director of worship and drama
- Director of worship arts
- Director of worship conferences
- Director of worship technology
- Music and worship evangelist
- Music minister
- Worship and missions director
- Worship leader or pastor
Facilities and Resources Available to Music and Worship – Business Students
- Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our School of Music’s professional music publishing and recording company. This student-run label provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to publish their work.
- In this program, you will participate in multiple music events, giving you additional hands-on experience outside of what you will gain as you practice in our on-campus facilities.
- Participate in a variety of our School of Music ensembles that draw on folk and bluegrass, a cappella, and Latino styles.
- As a music student you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities where you’ll gain practical experience in music and performance.
- Learn from professors who have earned degrees from prestigious music schools and have practiced music professionally.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
