Arts Management (MA)

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Offered by the Department of Performing Arts , College of Arts and Sciences , the interdisciplinary Arts Management program prepares graduates to advance artistic expression and experience through strategic management practice. With an emphasis on nonprofit and public organizations, the MA in Arts Management instills the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to help artists, arts organizations, and creative communities thrive.

Admission to the Program

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, candidates must demonstrate a trajectory of commitment to collaborative practice in the arts - through two or more years of professional experience or through active leadership and participation in one or more artistic disciplines as a student or volunteer. Two letters of recommendation and a current resume are required. Provisional admission may be granted and is removed at the completion of 12 credit hours of coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.

Degree Requirements

34 credit hours of approved graduate work
A practicum (applied work experience and written reflection) either through a formal internship or a special project with an arts organization, as approved by an academic advisor
A four-hour comprehensive examination covering general and specialized knowledge from the required coursework (not including electives or capstone courses)
Capstone Experience: AMGT-701 Discovery and Decision Making in the Arts (3) , AMGT-794 Literature Review and Proposal Writing (1) , and 3 credit hours from one of the following: AMGT-702 Master’s Portfolio Seminar (1-6) or AMGT-793 Directed Research in the Arts (1-6)

Course Requirements

Required (21 credit hours)

Capstone (7 credit hours)

Required

Concluding Project

Complete 3 credit hours from one of the following:

Electives (6 credit hours)

Complete 6 credit hours from the following, or other approved courses in management, artistic, or creative practice, including business administration, communication, public administration, performing arts, studio art, photography, art history, public history, or other artistic/creative discipline: