Overview

This Arts Administration programme from the University of Cincinnati allows for a great deal of individual attention and concentration on developing the potential of each individual graduate student. Founded in 1976, the programme has trained over 300 students, boasting a 100% annual job placement rate, with over 80% of total graduates currently holding positions with professional arts organizations. After completing the programme, our graduates are equipped with core competencies in:

Strategic planning and decision making
Financial analysis and budget management
Leadership, organizational development and management of complex, changing organizational environments including boards, volunteer, staff, artists and audiences

Career opportunities:

Graduates of CCM’s Arts Administration programme create and lead arts organizations around the country. The programme has an annual 100% job placement rate, with over 80% of total graduates currently holding positions with professional arts organizations. The expertise from both the nationally ranked UC Lindner College of Business and the experienced professors at CCM gives students a well-rounded education preparing graduates to enter the world ready to become high level administrators.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Policy

Programming and Operations for the Performing Arts

Arts Education and Community Engagement

Arts Administration

Financial Management for Not For Profit Arts Organizations

Marketing and Development for the Arts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Application Deadline

Round 1 October 15, 2025
Round 2 January 15, 2026
Round 3 March 15, 2026
Round 4 May 15, 2026
Round 5 July 1, 2026

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Management Studies View 434 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Graduate admissions application (online)

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

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In-State

14902 USD / year

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Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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