CU Denver Named "Top Music Business Schools" -Billboard Magazine 2021, 2022, 2023
CU Denver Named "Top 10 College for Pop Music & Songwriting" -College Gazette
Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Named "Hidden Gem" Program -College Gazette
As one of the only music departments in the country with a contemporary focus, Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) at CU Denver provides the guidance, knowledge and expertise needed to transform your passion for music into a lifelong profession.
Our alumni have won Emmy Awards for sound recording and have toured the world with their bands. Whether you’re interested in building the business or creating the sound, MEIS offers four programs that prepare students for careers in the arts and entertainment industries through intense focus on commercial music business and styles.