Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Industry Studies

Delta Music Institute: Your Gateway to the Entertainment Industry

The Delta Music Institute (DMI) is an independent center housed within the College of Business and Aviation at Delta State University. Our mission is to offer students a comprehensive and dynamic education in the technological, creative, and business aspects of the entertainment industry through our B.S. in Entertainment Industry Studies degree. With a focus on hands-on learning experiences, DMI students receive the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the field, gain valuable industry knowledge and connections, and develop the skills necessary for a successful career in entertainment.

A career in the entertainment industry requires a wide range of skills, expertise, and determination. At Delta State University, our Entertainment Industry Studies program offers the ideal platform to achieve your goals. Whether you’re interested in producing or performing, our program will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and connections you need to succeed. Apply today and start your journey towards a fulfilling and exciting career in the entertainment industry!

Why Choose Entertainment Industry Studies at DSU?

The Bachelor’s program in Entertainment Industry Studies is designed to develop a broad range of skills in audio engineering technology and entertainment industry entrepreneurship, giving you a foundational base of knowledge for working in a variety of entertainment industry careers. As an Education Partner with GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi, an Avid Learning Partner offering Pro Tools Certification, and a Grammy U Affiliate, the DMI program provides students with invaluable industry connections and resources to help them reach their full potential.

Our alumni are well-equipped to tackle the technical, business, and legal challenges that professionals in the entertainment industry face both now and in the future. Whether you aspire to work in music, film, theater, or other areas of entertainment, our program will help you build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to succeed. Join us at Delta State University and launch your career in the exciting and dynamic entertainment industry.

Areas of Study in Entertainment Industry Studies

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Entertainment Industry Studies?

A B.S. degree in Entertainment Industry Studies can open up a wide range of career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Some of the most common jobs for graduates with this degree include:

Delta Music Institute Scholarships

Delta State’s Entertainment Industry Studies program is more affordable than many of its contemporaries offering similar opportunities. At DSU, we’re going to automatically consider you for scholarships. Some scholarships you may be considered for include opportunities for majors in entertainment industry studies, participants in DMI leadership activities, rising sophomore students enrolled in the Delta Music Institute entertainment industry program, and outstanding musicians who participate in one of the three DMI commercial music bands. Students may also be eligible for non-program specific scholarship opportunities.

Program Goals

The mission of the DMI is to provide students with a broad and thorough education in the technological, business, and creative areas of the music and entertainment industry. In keeping with the overall mission of the University, the DMI program encourages significant student-faculty interactions through multiple opportunities for project-based learning, directs students to develop respect for different ethnic, and socioeconomic groups through a common interest in entertainment industry studies and guides students in developing, assessing, and expressing their own thoughts effectively.