Overview

Arts institutions are seeking capable managers with an understanding of the arts, culture, business, and leadership to head museums, manage theatre and dance companies, lead music and arts education organizations, and advocate for the future of the arts. The Arts Management program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) blends the best of the Drucker School of Management and the School of Arts and Humanities to balance business courses with graduate level courses in the study of culture, history, and the arts.

Program Highlights

Complete your degree in three semesters or customize the time it takes to fit your professional and personal commitments.
The personalized, seminar-style learning environment includes coursework in arts management, legal foundations, fundraising, finance, and other essential topics.
Study arts management in an international context through our field travel practicum completed in the spring semester.
Take electives throughout the university to tailor your studies to your career goals.
Fellowships and federal work-study opportunities are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts Management

Marketing Management

Nonprofit Finance

Principles and Practices of Fundraising

Field Study Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Management of Creative Industries View 41 other Masters in Management of Creative Industries in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 Application fee

Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)

Resume

English proficiency exam (international applicants only)

Statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Interview

Applicant Questionnaire

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

55200 USD / year

≈ 55200 USD / year
Out-of-State

55200 USD / year

≈ 55200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

55200 USD / year

≈ 55200 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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