Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree in music from a regionally accredited institution or provide proof of a U.S. equivalent degree for foreign educated applicants.

Two years of music theory, one year of music history and performance ability on instrument or voice, OR background equivalent to these requirements
K-12 teaching certificate in music and at least one year of elementary and/or secondary music teaching experience
Applicants must submit a written statement of professional goals.

Admission to graduate school at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to the Master of Music in conducting program, the department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, letters of recommendation, audition, and any other admission requirement established by the academic program.

All graduate students are expected to remain in good academic standing throughout the entire course of their graduate program. To be in good academic standing, a graduate student must make satisfactory progress toward fulfilling degree requirements, including the completion of critical degree milestones as set forth by the academic program.

IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT (internet) - 79, PTE (academic) - 53