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.

Required Arts Administration Courses 21
AADMN 600Research & Writing Techniques
AADMN 660Colloquium on the Arts
AADMN 650Audience Development
AADMN 610Principles of Arts Administration
AADMN 630Fund Raising & Grantsmanship in the Arts
AADMN 620Arts Administration Practices & Policies
AADMN 640Legal Aspects of Arts Administrators
Internship and Master's Thesis/Project 9
AADMN 670Internship
AADMN 680Master's Thesis/Project
Management Courses (Choose three credits from the following)3
ENTRE 608Entrepreneurship and Innovation
HRM 651Organizational Transformation
HRM 652Managing People in Organizations
Marketing/Finance Courses (Choose three credits from the following)3
ACCT 601Financial Accounting
FIN 602Managerial Finance
MKTG 620Strategic Marketing
MKTG 635Digital Marketing
SALES 630Customer Relationship Management
COMM 506Contemporary Public Relations
Total Hours36