The money allowed Fredrickson to create and implement the program from the ground up. As Fredrickson explains, the music business program at Loyola is unique because unlike similiar programs, it successfully integrates several academic departments. The program's curriculum combines liberal arts classes such as advertising, graphic arts, and communications with business classes such as economics, business administration, and marketing in order to give students experience working in all areas of the music industry. The music business program also is unique because it is located in New Orleans, a city known for its musical heritage. The program encourages student interaction with the local community and focuses on promoting local talent and keeping it in Louisiana.
Internships also allow students to work for New Orleans-based businesses and organizations.
Future seminars, guest-speakers, and workshops will give students as well as local musicians, business owners, and anyone interested in the music industry the chance to learn valuable skills crucial to achieving success in the music industry. The program has been recognized by New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial who believes it will help the entertainment industry in the city grow. So far, response to the program has been very favorable. Nearly 75 students have enrolled in its first year. The students, many of which are from other states, are pleased with the program and feel it is crucial to their future plans in the music industry.