Performing Arts Administration, MA

Program Requirements

The program requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including a final capstone project, and a two-week summer residency. The period necessary for completion of the program comprises four consecutive terms: Summer I, Fall, Spring, and Summer II.  The successful applicant may opt to take this Program in a one-year period in four consecutive terms or over a two-year period.  If the two year period is chosen, the first summer mini-residency consisting of ARTM 450 and ARTM 455 is a pre-requisite to continue with the other courses.  In addition ARTM 495 must be taken as the last course.

Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The minimum passing grade in all ARTM classes for a student pursuing the Master’s degree is B-.

After completing all other required courses, the student will design a Capstone Project consisting of both written and oral presentations. This project will integrate the learnings from program coursework and allow students to demonstrate their competency in applying solutions to a practical case study.

Coursework Required
ARTM 450THE ARTISTIC COMPONENT3
ARTM 455ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES3
ARTM 460MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR ARTS MANAGEMENT3
ARTM 465FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE3
ARTM 470FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS3
ARTM 475FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS3
ARTM 480TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND ITS ROLE IN THE ARTS3
ARTM 485EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT3
ARTM 490BUSINESS MANAGEMENT METHODS3
ARTM 495CAPSTONE:SYNTHESIS OF LEARNING3
Total Credit Hours30