You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. If you major in music business and management as part of a general music degree program, you may have to audition - either by sending in a recording of yourself or by performing live.

Some schools require a personal interview as well.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Business Management
• General Computer Applications
• Public Speaking
• Music History and Appreciation
• Principles of Advertising
• Principles of Selling
• Journalism
• Business Math
• Business Law