Undergraduate Business and Music
Enroll Now: Spring Semester May 4, 2026
Undergraduate Business and Music
International Students Study in Los Angeles on F1 Visa through IAULA
Dive into the heart of Hollywood with Garnish Music Production School and International American University (IAU). Our Undergraduate Business and Music programs fuses elite music production training with top tier business education, offering ASBA and BBA degrees for international students. Aspiring artists, producers, and audio engineers learn from music industry legends and earn a degree to dominate the global music business!
Who is this course for?
- →Artists, Songwriters, Producers & DJs ready to kick start their music journey
- →International students aiming for an ASBA or BBA degree in the United States with a focus on music education
- →Professionals aiming to patch up any holes in their knowledge, network with LA’s best and acquire business skills for the music industry
“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones
Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA)
Program Highlights
- →Duration: 2.5 years, full-time (F1 visa eligible)
- →Learn the tools: Music Theory, DAWs- Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sound Design, Songwriting, Vocal Production, Social Media and Branding + Business Essentials (Marketing, Management, Finance)
- →Perfect for: Artists and Producers hungry for skills to kickstart their music and business game
- →Outcome: ASBA Degree + Garnish Certificate with tracks ready to drop in your portfolio
- →Perks: 50% discount on Ableton Live Suite, Free and discounted sample libraries & software from our partners like Arturia
Prerequisites
- →Laptop with your fave DAW installed (Logic Pro, Ableton Live or Pro Tools), Headphones
- →High School Diploma plus English proficiency for international students
Purchase Ableton at 50% discount here.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Program Highlights
- →Duration: 5 years, full-time (F1 visa eligible)
- →Advanced Skills: Mixing, Mastering, Sampling, Advanced Sound Design, Genre Electives- Hip Hop, K-Pop, Remixing etc, Composition and Arrangement + Deep business know-how (Strategy, Analytics, Global Markets)
- →Perfect for: Producers and Sound Designers ready to run projects or launch their own music ventures.
- →Outcome: BBA Degree + Garnish Certificate with a pro-level EP for labels or licensing
- →Perks: 50% discount on Ableton Live Suite, Free and discounted sample libraries & software from our partners like Arturia
Prerequisites
- →Laptop with your fave DAW installed (Logic Pro, Ableton Live or Pro Tools), Headphones
- →High School Diploma plus English proficiency for international students
Purchase Ableton at 50% discount here.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Why Choose Us?
What our students say.
"Everything went really well in Ibiza this time and I had so much fun! I am so glad you taught me, you're the best xoxo"
Paris Hilton
Garnish DJ Program
“I wouldn't change a thing about this course. It was ten times better than I expected it to be. The instructor was incredibly informative and kept things fun. I've played with software for a couple of years and thought I got most of the basics down but I definitely was wrong. Great course! I would definitely recommend this course to anybody wanting to learn the production side of music. It was incredibly helpful and left me inspired to make tracks 24/7.”
Kristina Bialkowski
Meet Our World-class Instructors
Program Fees
ASBA (5 Semesters / 2.5 years): $30,450
(Breakdown: $6,090 per semester for 5 semesters)
BBA (10 Semesters / 5 years): $63,390
(Breakdown: Semesters 1-3 = $7,130; Semesters 4-10 = $6,000)
Please contact Admissions for our Masters (MBA) Program availability.
*Fees are due upon enrollment for Semester 1 and at the beginning of each semester for subsequent ones.
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