Conducting programs often involve score study, music history, technique and theory courses. Whether students choose to focus on an instrumental or choral repertoire, their coursework teaches them how to form and lead ensembles.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.