Like everything else at IPR, the curriculum is designed by professionals actively working in the music and entertainment industries who possess insight into every aspect of the recording process - from advanced recording and mixing techniques to the fine print of recording contracts. Plus, as an official Digidesign® Authorized Pro School, IPR's faculty has twelve Certified Pro Tools Instructors who will prepare you for the real world of music production and post-production using systems that are current industry standard.

This occupational program stands unique from other music and entertainment business degrees by combining cutting edge business economics and analysis with multimedia communication and marketing techniques in the graphic, print and virtual fields. Using an aggressive hands-on approach, it prepares graduates to understand and adapt to the latest technological trends.

This occupational program prepares producer-engineers for successful careers in the modern audio industry – a business that relies more than ever on quality on-demand multimedia content. Hands-on training with the latest production equipment under the guidance of expert industry professionals gives our graduates the opportunity to synthesize their creative ideas and to develop both their musical and technical proficiency. Since this business is as much about people as it is about sound, emphasis is placed on ethical responsibility and business acumen. Graduates of this program are entrepreneurs, prepared to tackle the creative and technical demands of an exciting, multi-faceted industry.

IPR is an official Digidesign Pro School with highly experienced and certified Pro Tools instructors on the faculty. IPR is also recognized as one of the fastest growing Digidesign Pro Schools in the education business. Students who successfully achieve Digidesign certification will have a competitive advantage in securing entry-level positions in the multimedia industry. Digidesign Pro Tools Certification courses are available as elective offerings to students in either of IPR’s degree programs or may be taken as single subject coursework.

IPR is an Apple Authorized Training Center offering intensive Certification training in Logic Pro. The Apple Certified Pro program provides an in-depth study of Logic Pro and assesses proficiency in its use and operation. Status as an Apple Certified Pro is a unique competitive advantage for graduates seeking to distinguish themselves as versatile, highly skilled audio professionals in today’s industry. Apple Logic Pro Certification courses are available as elective offerings to students in IPR’s Audio Production and Engineering degree program or may be taken as single subject coursework.