Professional Certificate in Arts Administration

Attention certificate candidates:

New benefits and certificate policy changes take effect in fall 2009.

CERTIFICATE IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION

The remarkable recent growth in the number of visual and performing arts organizations, has resulted in increased demand and opportunities for skilled professionals in these areas. This certificate equips students with the marketing, managerial, fundraising, and financial skills required to succeed in the exciting, and increasingly competitive, world of arts organizations and institutions.

Upon completion of the program, students have attained the following:

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). Electives may include topics such as wealth management in the art market, fine art as a financial asset, starting a successful art business and research methods for appraisers.

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Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
COURSE CHECK LIST		COURSE NO.	PRICE

	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 American Ballet Theatre's former controller James McGarry explores the challenging issues of budgeting, accounting, and financial management in today's art world. Discuss how best to... (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)

	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	$360
	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
	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	$360


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

	Cultural and Educational Tourism: A Primer for Arts Administrators Tourism and travel programs are an important strategy in many of today's cultural organizations. They are used by arts administrators, membership directors, and development staff... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8074	$360
	Starting a Successful Arts Nonprofit	X03.8079	*
	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	$360
	Exhibiting Culture Beyond the Museum	X03.8125	*
	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
	Essentials of Performing Arts Management	X03.8630	*
	Special Event Production for Nonprofit Organizations	X03.9709	*
	Gallery and Alternative Space Management	X03.9715	*
	The Art Dealer in the 21st Century Delve into the behind-the-scenes world of art dealers and art dealing. Meet art dealers in their galleries and discuss the art they sell, their personal... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9716	$375
	The Arts and the Law	X03.9725	*
	The Arts and Education: Designing Effective Programs This course explores the educational programs and services that performing, visual, and other arts organizations can develop with schools, the local community, and the general... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9732	$360
	Museum Education and Interpretation: An Introduction	X03.9736	*
	The Profession of Artist Management	X03.9754	*
	A Case Study: Managing on Broadway	X03.9762	*
	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 are a budding arts administrator interested in concert administration and management, jump-start your career with this interactive workshop. Learn the basics of performing... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9800	$345
	Grants for the Arts: Government and Foundation Funding	X03.9803	*