Professional Certificate in Arts Administration

CERTIFICATE IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION

This program equips students with the practical skills necessary to succeed in the increasingly competitive arts market. From established museum personnel to graduate students to those seeking management positions in cultural institutions, this program is open to anyone interested in broadening their skills in arts administration. Upon completion of the program, students have attained the following:

Understanding of and practical experience creating strategic plans, budgets, and other financial documents.

Fundraising skills for arts organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit.

Insight and resources to market diverse projects and organizations in the arts.

Management skills in all areas related to museums, galleries, alternative spaces, and performing arts groups and organizations.This certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete five required courses and two 10-session electives (or the equivalent in five-session electives).

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Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
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	Managing the Arts Survey the principal tasks, concerns, and skill requirements of the not-for-profit arts manager. Topics include the history of the arts and arts management in the... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9700	$515
	Marketing the Arts Examine what the arts manager must know about arts and the business of arts marketing. Learn how to recognize marketing opportunities, determine appropriate strategies, and... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9701	$515
	Fundraising for the Arts Gain an understanding of the basic principles of fundraising for the arts from both public and private sources, and learn techniques, skills, and strategies for... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9710	$515
	Financial Management for the Arts In this course, American Ballet Theatre's former controller James McGarry explores the challenging issues of budgeting, accounting, and financial management in today's art world. Discuss... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9720	$515
	Financing Cultural Institutions: Strategies and Challenges Cover the basic models of how cultural institutions finance their programs in light of the challenges in a competitive economic environment. Topics include how institutions... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9752	$515

10-Session Electives (2 of these courses are required)

	The Art Dealer in the 21st Century Part connoisseur and part entrepreneur, the successful art dealer needs to negotiate an every-changing international landscape. What is the role of the art dealer in... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9716	$450
	Internship in Arts Administration Students gain experience working on-site at an arts organization and complete a written project at the conclusion of their internship. Before applying, you must have... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9745	$515
	Dance as a Case Study for Performing Arts Management Using dance--ballet, modern, and contemporary--we examine the issues involved with mounting performances and producing seasons. Through conversation with prominent guests, we consider the planning and... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9764	$345


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5-Session Electives (4 of these courses are required)

	Cultural and Educational Tourism: The Essentials Tourism and travel programs are a vitally important strategy in today's cultural organizations. They are used by arts administrators, membership directors, and development staff to... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8074	$325
	Ethics in the Arts Arts administration professionals must increasingly address a range of concerns that extend beyond the immediate management of their organization to the broader social, legal, and... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8123	$345
	Interactive Marketing for the Arts Today's marketing programs must be interactive and respond to changing consumer needs. This class focuses on marketing for the arts and teaches you about the... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8127	$345
	Museum Management in the 21st Century This course introduces the principles and practices of museum management. Sessions cover museum leadership and strategic planning; staffing, curating, and exhibition design; educational programming; building... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9733	$515
	Creating Public and Private Art Collections A broad range of organizations and corporations hire experts to create art collections for them. Learn exactly how to conceive of and create an art... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9769	$345
	Contemporary Curatorial Practice	X03.9777	*
	Music and Concert Administration If you're a budding arts administrator interested in music administration and management, jumpstart your career with this interactive workshop. Learn the basics of a performing... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9800	$345
	Grants for the Arts: Government and Foundation Funding	X03.9803	*