Overview

The Museum Administration M.A. at St. John's University offers students a comprehensive foundation in the research, history, and professional preservation of cultural heritage. This programme is designed to equip graduates with the academic expertise and practical skills necessary to excel in the global art and heritage sectors. Students engage deeply with the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City to build diverse professional specialisations.

Why Museum Administration at St. John's University?

The programme is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, ensuring the highest educational standards. Students benefit from the expertise of active museum professionals and have access to the Dr. M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery on the Queens campus for hands-on curatorial experience. Furthermore, the university's unique partnership with the National Park Service provides exclusive internship opportunities for those interested in public history.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires 36 semester hours, combining core administrative training with interdisciplinary electives. Modules may include:

Working in Museums
The Modern Museum: History, Theory, and Practice
Writing for Museums
Curatorial Studies
Topics in Museum Administration
Internship
The Museum as Learning Environment
The Business of Museums
Museums and Technology in the 21st Century

Careers with Museum Administration

Graduates are prepared for a variety of high-level roles within international and local cultural institutions. The programme supports career paths in collections management, exhibition coordination, museum education, and fundraising. Alumni have secured positions at prestigious organisations, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Employment opportunities extend beyond traditional museums to include:

Auction houses and art advisory services
Historical societies and heritage sites
Botanical gardens and community cultural centres
Performing arts institutions and archives

The capstone internship serves as a vital bridge to the professional world, often leading to full-time job offers through established networking channels and professional recommendations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Working in Museums

The Modern Museum: History, Theory, and Practice

Writing for Museums

Curatorial Studies

Collections Management

Exhibition Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States
New York City, United States

Disciplines

Museum Studies View 77 other Masters in Museum Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of the successful completion of a bachelor's degree with a major in an area that intersects with museum practice (E.g. art history, history, anthropology, fine arts, graphic design, photography, journalism, public relations, business, library and information science, natural sciences)

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 as well as 3.0 or higher in the major discipline

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year
Out-of-State

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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