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Arts Administration Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration serves the many practicing and aspiring arts professionals who do not have the time or resources to commit to a full program of graduate study, or may already possess a graduate degree in another field. This certificate may be of particular interest to experienced professionals in related fields who are considering a career change.

Certificate students will have access to all the resources of the department and the University, including the extensive network of visual and performing arts organizations that has employed Boston University graduates, and internship and job placement services.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Upon completion, interested students may apply for admission to the Master of Science in Arts Administration degree program. If accepted, all credits earned toward the graduate certificate will be applied to the degree program.

Requirements

A total of 16 credits are required. Arts Administration Graduate Certificate students will take the same classes as the regular graduate students and must follow all prerequisite requirements as outlined for the Master of Science in Arts Administration degree program.

Required Courses

12 credits:

  • MET AR 690 The Art World
  • MET AR 750 Financial Management for Nonprofits
    (accounting prerequisite required)
  • MET AR 778 Legal Issues in Arts Administration

Additional Courses

Choose four credits:

  • MET AR 550 Raising Funds and Grant Writing for
    Nonprofit Organizations
  • MET AR 720 Marketing and Audience Development for the Arts
  • MET AR 771 Managing Performing Arts Organizations
  • MET AR 774 Managing Visual Arts Organizations
  • MET AR 779 Public Art Program Administration
  • MET AR 781 Special Topics in Arts Administration

View course descriptions for Arts Administration.

The Boston University Arts Administration program is committed to making the world safe for art… not making art safe for the world.

 

Department of Arts Administration 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215
 617-353-4064 artsad@bu.edu