Overview
Today’s arts administration leaders require a mix of professional skills, creative initiative and humane integrity to thrive in nonprofit arts environments. It combines current theory, academic research and applied practice to help you become an effective leader in Arts Administration (Online).
Learning Outcomes
- Learn best practices in governance, audience development, marketing, financial management and legal principles pertaining to nonprofit arts.
- Prepare to lead in community engagement in the arts through, arts advocacy and arts policy development.
- Explore evolving technologies, global issues, ethical questions and leadership practices as they relate to nonprofit arts administration.
- Successfully complete a capstone project as a culminating experience.
Mission Statement
Winthrop University provides personalized and challenging undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education programs of national caliber within a context dedicated to public service to the nation and to the State of South Carolina. Winthrop's longtime commitment to be among the very best institutions of its kind in the nation continually guides the mission of the university.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
- Effective Leadership and Management
- Marketing the Arts
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Fiscal Management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Art History View 642 other Masters in Business Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an arts or business management discipline.
- Overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations from arts and/or academic professionals who can speak about the applicant’s involvement in the nonprofit arts field and the applicant’s academic research/writing skills are preferred.
- Submit an essay describing background in a nonprofit art/cultural environment and reasons for pursuing this degree program.
- At least one year of professional or volunteer experience preferably in a nonprofit arts/cultural environment.
- Applicants must submit official transcript(s) from all institutions attended, even if the classes were transferred or if the applicant withdrew from the school.
Tuition Fee
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International
16470 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 915 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
16470 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 915 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.