MAM Curriculum

Our curriculum is grounded in the belief that management functions must support the organization's mission and needs of its artists and other stakeholders. As an arts manager, you will need to be versatile; the MAM program's comprehensive curriculum provides the skills you'll need in your first job and 20 years from now. In addition to shaping your leadership abilities, you'll also learn how to analyze problems and think strategically.

The curriculum is a fusion of the theoretical and the practical taught by a faculty that truly inspires and motivates their students. These are the types of courses we offer:

• Core courses cover management, technology, financial, quantitative and communication skills within the context of non-profit creative enterprises.
• Elective courses allow you to delve more deeply into specific management, technical or arts areas that interest you, both non-profit and for-profit.
• Project courses allow you to apply these new skills in problem-solving settings and provide you with experience in working in a team environment.
• The summer internship will give you the opportunity to apply the management skills you've learned so you can gain further professional experience.
• Although not required, most students choose to pursue an apprenticeship with a local arts organization during the second year of study. These apprenticeships provide both an invaluable practical experience and the beginning of a strong network of professional contacts.