Arts Administration (M.A.)
The Master of Arts in Arts Administration program offers a broad arts administration education as well as focus within specific areas of practice. The program fosters leadership and management skills, explores processes of innovation and creativity, examines networks and sources of support, while drawing on sound business and administrative training. The program also makes use of local dynamic arts institutions and the smaller entrepreneurial arts and cultural organizations.
Students will receive the background to lead arts and cultural organizations such as theaters, galleries, museums, arts and culture festivals, arts centers, arts councils, local and regional arts boards, dance companies, community arts and cultural organizations, and musical ensembles including symphonies, orchestras, jazz and choral groups.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School.
Program Requirements
The program requires a minimum total of 30 credits. This is plan C program, as such no Master's Essay or Thesis are required for graduation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 10 | |
| State of the Arts: Contemporary Creative and Curatorial Practices | ||
| Leadership and Team Building in the Creative Industries | ||
| Art as Social Action: Realizing Impact Through Community-Driven Art | ||
| Writing for the Arts: Narrative Strategies for Artists and Entrepreneurs | ||
| Marketing and Public Relations in The Arts | ||
| Performance Studies and Collaborative Thinking | ||
| Research in Art Creation and Production | ||
| Development II: Advanced Topics | ||
| General Electives (select 1 of the following) | 6 | |
| Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Foundations of Nonprofit Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship in the Arts | ||
| Creativity | ||
| Departmental Electives | 14 | |
| Public Relations and Social Media | ||
| Journalism and New Media | ||
| Societal Effects of New Technologies | ||
| Communication Skills for Contemporary Workforce | ||
| Museum Practicum | ||
| Marketing and Artist Management in Music | ||
| Music Entrepreneurship and Leadership | ||
| Strategy and Organization in Music | ||
| Art Gallery Management | ||
| Art Gallery Internship | ||
| Museum Culture: Histories, Critiques, Practices | ||
| Entrepreneurship in the Arts | ||
| Creativity | ||
| Strategy and Organization in Music | ||
| Grant Writing and Fundraising for the Arts | ||
| Performance Studies and Collaborative Thinking | ||
| Marketing the Theatre | ||
| Board Governance in the Theatre | ||
| Human Resources and Financial Management for the Arts | ||
| The Media and the Theatre | ||
| Internships in Theatre Management | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |