Overview

Why Choose the ACL Program?

The Arts and Cultural Leadership program of the University of Minnesota is:

Timely—Taught by today’s thought leaders from the arts, cultural, and nonprofit spheres.

Self-curated—Take up to 12 credits of electives to focus on a specialty (see our Sample Specializations below).

Career-focused—Coursework can be applied to positions in nonprofit management, for-profit leadership, or arts administration.

Welcoming—We aim to promote diversity, inclusivity, and equity to provide an enriching and rewarding experience for everyone.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Trends and Impacts in Arts and Cultural Leadership and Management

Creative Entrepreneurship and Resource Development

Ethical Dilemmas and Legal Issues for Cultural Leaders

A Multiplicity of Ways: Epistemologies in the 21st Century

Reimagining Cultural Leadership

Service Leadership and Board Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Leadership View 739 other Masters in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following items are required for admission:

a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or its foreign equivalent

an undergraduate GPA of 3.0

at least three years of professional, volunteer, and/or advocacy work in the arts and cultural field

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

Professional statement: Two to three pages, double-spaced, should describe your personal and/or professional goals, why you think the ACL program will help you achieve them, and how you plan to focus your program, including the particular issues and nuances of leadership you would like to explore.

Diversity statement

Extenuating Circumstances statement: If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, please provide an explanation

Two Letters of Recommendation

Writing sample (10 pages)

Transcripts

Resume or CV

Work experience

At least three years of professional, volunteer, and/or advocacy work in the arts and cultural field

Tuition Fee

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International

13500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 900 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

13500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 900 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

13500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 900 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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