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Tuition USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location City of New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Museum Administration at St. John's University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Museum Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, Italy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Museum Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Working in Museums
  2. The Modern Museum: History and Theory
  3. Special Topics in Museum Administration
  4. Collections Management
  5. Introduction to Curatorial Studies
  6. Exhibitions Management
  7. Writing for Museums
  8. Introduction to Conservation
  9. The Museum as Learning Environment
  10. The Business of Museums

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Applicants to the M.A. in Museum Administration must present:

Evidence of the successful completion of a B.A. with at least 24 credits in art history or a major in a related area in the humanities (e.g., history, English, anthropology) and coursework in art history. Students with undergraduate majors in other areas may be admitted upon review by the graduate director and the Dean\xc2\x92s Office. An interview is recommended. Students may take additional courses in disciplinary specializations with approval by the graduate director as a condition for admission to the program.

Applicants must present a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 as well as 3.0 or better in the major discipline.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact St. John's University 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 St. John's University

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St. John's University

City of New York, United States

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  • Language English