As a pop or jazz artist, you will need to understand the ins and outs of the business world in which you are moving. You will also need to develop a working understanding of music technology, gear, and recording techniques. If you would rather explore this outside of the formal classroom, there are several online sources for music business management classes which you might explore.
Go to this link to explore some options:
http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/weboffers?s_it=wo_entrieva&query=music+business+management
For a traditional approach, there are several respected Virginia Universities offering Music Business Management as a major. James Madison University offers a Music Business Management major and a major in Music Technology. George Mason University offers majors in Jazz Studies, and minors in Music Technology and World Music. It is worth investigating the availability of similar programs at each school you consider. It is also possible that you could take some of these courses as a non-major, if you intend to get your degree in another field of study.
There are many universities with strong programs in jazz, but not all have the detailed options of schools with a rock or jazz orientation. Examples of College programs we would encourage you to explore are:
Majors include:
http://www6.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/
Majors include:
NOVA offers several classes on studio recording techniques and technology. Go to:
http://www.ascap.com/