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MAM Admissions Requirements
With each entering class, we seek to create a diverse community of future arts managers. Heinz College students have no singular profile: they have a variety of undergraduate majors, unique strengths, and differing amounts and types of work experience. Together, they represent a lively population preparing to take on the challenges facing arts organizations today.
An academic background or experience in the arts is important, but it's not a prerequisite for the MAM program. First and foremost, we seek immensely driven students with a passion for the arts, a dedication to a career in arts management and goals that are in line with the focus of our program.
For more information on our student body, including demographics and test scores, view the class profile.
Before applying, please read our Application Requirements.
Application Deadline
January 10 – The application form must be submitted via the online application system by the deadline. Supporting materials sent by mail (if any) must be postmarked by the deadline. Our admissions committee cannot begin reviewing your application until we have received all of your application materials. If space remains in the class after the deadline we will continue to accept applications. Scholarship opportunities after the deadline are limited.
MAM Admission Requirements
In addition to the requirements below, please read how to apply.
- Undergraduate degree. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in the United States or its equivalent abroad.
- Quantitative Background. Because of the quantitative nature of the program and because we want you to be prepared for the curriculum, the faculty of Heinz College requires that all students complete a college level course in advanced algebra/pre-calculus prior to enrollment. It is suggested that students interested in enrolling at Heinz also complete college level courses in economics and statistics in preparation for their graduate studies. Students who have not completed these courses are invited to apply for admission to their program of interest. Students who have not completed these courses may be required to enroll in and successfully complete (earn a grade of B or higher) Heinz's Quantitative Skills Summer Program (QSSP) as a condition of their offer of admission. QSSP is a five to seven week intensive program offered by Heinz prior to the start of the Fall semester covering applied pre-calculus and problem application, graphing, basic statistics and probability, spreadsheets and statistical software skills. You will not be charged tuition for the program but you will be expected to pay for books, other course materials, and living expenses. Additional information regarding QSSP is available here (.pdf).
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