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. The curriculum may be fulfilled with a minimum of 28 credits of coursework and 2 credits of Master’s Essay Direction or an approved Directed Study.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 10 | |
| Introduction to Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Public Relations and the Arts | ||
| Development II: Advanced Topics | ||
| Master's Essay Direction | ||
or THR 7990 | Directed Study | |
| General Electives (select 2 of the following) | 6 | |
| Entrepreneurship in the Arts | ||
| Creativity | ||
| Leadership in the Arts | ||
| Internships in Theatre Management | ||
| Departmental Electives | 14 | |
| Museum Practicum | ||
| Art Gallery Management | ||
| Art Gallery Internship | ||
| Museum Culture: Histories, Critiques, Practices | ||
| Entrepreneurship in the Arts | ||
| Creativity | ||
| Strategy and Organization in Music | ||
| Marketing the Theatre | ||
| Board Governance in the Theatre | ||
| Leadership in the Arts | ||
| Human Resources and Financial Management for the Arts | ||
| Market Data and Decisions in the Arts | ||
| Development I: Principles of Fundraising for Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations | ||
| The Media and the Theatre | ||
| Managing Groups and Teams | ||
| Internships in Theatre Management | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |