Winthrop University's Master of Arts in Arts Administration combines current theory, academic research and applied practice to develop effective leaders who can work with skill, creative initiative and integrity in nonprofit arts environments.

Location:

Rock Hill, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Non-Profit Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

Winthrop University's online Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.A.A.) program gives you a solid toolkit for advancement in the arts. It combines current theory, academic research and applied practice to develop effective leaders who can work with skill, creative initiative and integrity in nonprofit arts environments.

    Supportive: Receive one-on-one support from a dedicated faculty mentor throughout the program.
    Professional: Guided by your mentor, create a professional development plan focused on leveraging what you've learned to expand and enrich your career advancement opportunities upon graduation.
    Career Focused: Receive job placement assistance from the program director and faculty and explore job opportunities through networking.
    Practical: Complete a culminating capstone project with support from faculty mentors and capstone committee members.
    Current: Learn from faculty who currently work in arts administration with specialized expertise in marketing, law, grant-writing, advocacy and leadership.
    Convenient: Have the option to complete your two required fieldwork courses at your current nonprofit employer or volunteer organization.

Learning Outcomes
As a student in Winthrop's online M.A.A.A. program, you will:

    Learn best practices in governance, audience development, financial management and legal principles pertaining to nonprofit arts.
    Prepare to lead in community engagement with the arts, arts advocacy and arts policy development.
    Explore evolving technologies, global issues, ethical questions and leadership practices as they relate to nonprofit arts.
    Successfully complete an individual investigation or applied capstone research project as a culminating experience.

Careers
The M.A. in Arts Administration program prepares you for leadership in a wide range of roles in arts administration in industries that include:

    Cultural tourism
    Heritage and preservation
    Education
    Arts councils/commissions
    Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations
    Arts services programs
    Performing and visual arts
    Museums
    Arts and cultural center management
    Public art
    Communications
    Marketing

Positions for arts roles such as producers and directors as well as art, drama and music teachers will experience well above the national average expected growth by 2024.1 Occupations related to a degree in arts management will see 90,900 estimated replacement jobs from 2014-2024 and 27,200 new jobs, indicating promising job opportunities for highly qualified professionals.2

Financial Aid
Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456. Graduate scholarships are also available to qualified students.

Eligibility Requirements
•    Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
•    3.0 GPA
•    At least one year of professional or volunteer work experience with a nonprofit organization

Start Dates
The M.A. in Arts Administration program has three starts a year, in August, January and May.

1,2U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools