Overview

MFA Production Management students at Boston University are being prepared for substantive careers as theatre artists. Training includes a rigorous curriculum, production opportunities, and collaboration with professionals through our Professional Theatre Initiative. Students are mentored by working professional faculty and advisors.

Financial aid is available to some students in the form of scholarships, living stipends, and teaching assistantships. Admission is highly selective, with the School of Theatre admitting one to three students each year into the Production Management program.

In-depth classroom instruction in artistic, practical, and skills applications of production for the art of theatre.

Production opportunities in multiple venues and multiple genres.

Preparation and execution of a thesis that represents the culminating of three years of study.

Opportunity to work on productions with companies through our Professional Theatre Initiative (PTI).

A “theatre management” option is available that joins the MFA Production Management curricula with a graduate certificate program in Arts Administration at Boston University’s Metropolitan College.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate management skills in: personnel, finances, scheduling, collaboration, and problem solving.

Demonstrate an open, collaborative leadership style that supports a rehearsal and production environment and encourages creative exploration.

Demonstrate best professional practices for the facilitation of the design and production process.

Demonstrate competency in each of the major areas of theatrical production: scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound.

Demonstrate proficiency in Production Management sufficient to successfully obtain a professional position in the performing arts field.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Matinee

Colloquium

Production

Master Class

Production Management Studio
Management Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

60.5 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for Graduate Admission to the College of Fine Arts.

Non-refundable application fee of $95.

Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to your application. Please do not send transcripts to us.

Résumé.

Letter of Intent; the applicant should describe their career path and ambitions and why they wish to study at Boston University at this time. Letter of intent and résumé should be uploaded to application.

Completed Online Portfolio Submission ($10 fee).

Two Letters of Recommendation from theatre professionals. These may be submitted online using the supplied Letter of Recommendation Form.

All international students must submit an application and required accompanying documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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