Arts Administration, MA
The University of Akron’s Arts Administration Graduate Program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in all disciplines of the non-profit arts. The strength of the program lies in a commitment to balancing theoretical study in the classroom with application through practical experiences and internships.
For information on the master's program in Arts Administration contact Arnold Tunstall, Interim Coordinator, Arts Administration at (330) 972-5950 or tarnold@uakron.edu
Admission Requirements
- Complete the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
- Complete an undergraduate major in the area of proposed graduate work or equivalent work as approved by the coordinator of the graduate arts administration/theatre program.
- Statement of purpose (no more than 300 words) summarizing background and outlining career goals.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. All application materials must be received by March 15 for fall enrollment and to be considered for Graduate Assistantships.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Arts Administration Courses | 21 | |
AADMN 600 | Research & Writing Techniques | |
AADMN 660 | Colloquium on the Arts | |
AADMN 650 | Audience Development | |
AADMN 610 | Principles of Arts Administration | |
AADMN 630 | Fund Raising & Grantsmanship in the Arts | |
AADMN 620 | Arts Administration Practices & Policies | |
AADMN 640 | Legal Aspects of Arts Administrators | |
Internship and Master's Thesis/Project | 9 | |
AADMN 670 | Internship | |
AADMN 680 | Master's Thesis/Project | |
Management Courses (Choose three credits from the following) | 3 | |
ENTRE 608 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |
HRM 651 | Organizational Transformation | |
HRM 652 | Managing People in Organizations | |
Marketing/Finance Courses (Choose three credits from the following) | 3 | |
ACCT 601 | Financial Accounting | |
FIN 602 | Managerial Finance | |
MKTG 620 | Strategic Marketing | |
MKTG 635 | Digital Marketing | |
SALES 630 | Customer Relationship Management | |
COMM 506 | Contemporary Public Relations | |
Total Hours | 36 |