Program Overview
The Arts Management at American University Washington DC is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arts Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Survey of Arts Management
- Marketing the Arts
- Fundamentals of Fund-Raising
- Financial Management in the Arts
- Governance and Leadership
- Applied Arts Management
- Cultural Policy and the Arts
- Seminar in Arts Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The Graduate Accelerator that\'s right for you will depend on your academic qualifications, English-language level, and personal preferences.
- Academic Background 3.0 GPA
- IELTS 6.0
- Qualifying Undergraduate Degree 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
Some programs may have additional academic admissions requirements.
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have completed at least nine undergraduate courses in theatre, dance, music, or visual arts, one-third of which must be advanced work or its equivalent. Equivalent training is understood to be four or more years\' experience in a professional company or organization.
Students applying to the program with this background will be asked for an interview. Two letters of recommendation and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are required. Provisional admission may be granted and is removed at the completion of 12 credit hours of coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months