Bachelor of Commercial Music – BCommMus
Performing
A course by
Massey University
Prepare for a career in the dynamic commercial music industry. This degree develops your skills across music practice, music technology, and music business, with options to specialise and gain practical experience in creating, producing, and promoting music.
NZ$8,420
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Industry-ready music creation and performance
Develop creative and technical skills to make, perform and present new music in commercial settings.
Mastery of music production tools and technologies
Become proficient in industry-standard recording, production, and event technology, including digital and studio practice.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University is designed to give students a contemporary, industry-connected education in the commercial music field. Through majors in Music Practice, Music Technology, and Music Industry, students develop practical skills and critical understanding for success as creators, producers, engineers, or industry professionals in popular and commercial genres. The programme combines core study in production tools, digital media, critical studies, and hands-on project work, preparing graduates to thrive in careers such as performing, producing, management, audio engineering, and more. Collaborative projects, theoretical perspectives, and access to world-class facilities underpin your study, supported by lecturers active in New Zealand’s music scene.
Course Content
- Music Practice (musicianship, performance, live shows)
- Music Technology (music production, sound engineering, audio-visual design)
- Music Industry (artist development, management, distribution, promotion)
- Critical studies: new musicology, music philosophy, political economy of music
- Professional cultures: culture, ethics, learning, industry awareness
- Digital and online strategies for music (streaming, digital platforms)
- Collaborative music projects and event production
- Creative arts electives such as Ableton Live, vocal performance, electronic music and lighting/visual design
Entry Requirements
University entrance requirements for Massey University
Build towards these roles
Performer (solo artist, band, DJ)Composer for film, TV, games and digital mediaMusic producerAudio engineer (studio/live)Artist and repertoire (A&R)Music management and promotionTour and event managerVenue managementMusic tech developmentSound designer
