Formerly offered as Arts Administration

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management is offered through the School of Fine Arts. The degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and is designed to be completed in three years. The program trains individuals for leadership and management positions in non-profit, for profit, and public enterprises in the arts and culture sector. Divided into two main parts the program includes a core curriculum, which all M.F.A. students are required to take, and advanced research and training in each student’s chosen area of interest and expertise within the general field of Arts Leadership and Cultural Management. Examples of areas of specialization include: Fundraising and Development, Marketing, Community Engagement, Policy, Advocacy, Project and Program Management, and Leadership.

Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
DRAM 5110	Core Concepts in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management	3
DRAM 5111	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Professional Internship	12
DRAM 5112	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Advanced Topic Research	3
DRAM 5113	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management M.F.A Project	6
DRAM 5114	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Studio I	1
DRAM 5115	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Studio II	1
DRAM 5116	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Studio III	1
DRAM 5117	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Studio IV	3
DRAM 5118	Arts Leadership and Cultural Management Studio V	3
DRAM 5120	Financial Management for the Arts	3
DRAM 5121	Governance and Leadership in the Arts	3
DRAM 5122	Fund Raising and Development for the Arts	3
DRAM 5123	Marketing the Arts	3
DRAM 5124	The Arts in Civil Society	3
DRAM 5125	Law and the Arts	3
PP 5328	Business Functions of Nonprofit Organizations	3
Electives		6
Total Credits		60