Program Overview
The Stage Management at Yale University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 36 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 Stage 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Stage 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 Theater and Drama
- Founding Visions
- Principles of Stage Management
- Stage Combat for Stage Manager
- Stage Management Issues Seminar
- Scene Design
- Law and the Arts
- Production Planning
- Theater Safety
- Managing the Production Process
- Stage Management Forum: The Artistic Process
- Electives not suggested first year
- Rehearsal Rules and Process for the Equity Stage Manager
- Professional Stage Management in Performance
- Stage Combat for Stage Managers
- Lighting Design for Stage Managers
- Introduction to Sound Design
- Costume Production
- Stage Management Issues Seminar
- Stage Management Forum: The Artistic Process
- One required elective with chair approval
- Additional electives with chair approval
- Stage Combat for Stage Managers
- Stage Management Issues Seminar
- Stage Management for the Commercial Theater
- Current Stage Management Practice
- The Stage Manager\x92s Thesis
- Stage Management Forum: The Artistic Process
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An applicant to the Stage Management department submits a statement of purpose, resum\xc3\xa9, three letters of recommendation an academic transcript, and GRE test scores. The GRE test must be taken by December 31.
An applicant should have an undergraduate concentration in theatre studies or an equivalent in practical experience. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications, and invites qualified candidates for an in-person interview. For the interview, an applicant should bring a prompt book, production book, or similar material to support his or her candidacy.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale 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 Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months