The minor in Jazz will educate students about the background theory and the applied instrumental needed to qualify for job opportunities in entertainment, teaching, festivals, directing, etc. Selection and preparation of courses for the minor in Jazz Music at the Department of Musicology, NDU, is based on the observation that the contemporary application of jazz music seems more attractive to the younger generations. The number of students inquiring about jazz music exceeds the number of students inquiring about other minors in music. This minor will educate students about the background theory and the applied instrumental needed to qualify for job opportunities in entertainment, teaching, festivals, directing, etc.