Program Overview
The Theatre Management and Producing at Columbia University is a MFA 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 Theatre Management and Producing 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 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Management and Producing programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theatre Management and Administration I and II;
- Budgeting and Reporting;
- Advertising for Theatre;
- Press & Publicity;
- History and Theory of Theatre;
- Fundraising and Marketing;
- Seminar in Law and Theatre;
- Legal Writing Practicum;
- Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining;
- Development Process;
- Company Management;
- Accounting for Theatre;
- Advanced Seminar in Theatre Management;
- Critical Issues in Theatre Management;
- The Role of the Producer;
- Promotions and Audience Development;
- Issues in National Not-for-Profit Theatre;
- Theatre Management Seminar:\xa0 Advanced Budgeting;
- Creative Producing.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A press and publicity portfolio, size not to exceed a 1" three-ring binder;
- A portfolio or documentation of work you have created and produced in theatre management and/or producing, size not to exceed a 1" three-ring binder;
- A Theatre Manager\'s play analysis. This item should be in essay form, not to exceed 750 words, and should consider the management and production issues that arise in mounting a full production of a play of the applicant\'s choice, including an analysis of budgetary issues. The essay should also identify problems that may be encountered in producing the play and how these problems might be anticipated and solved.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia 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 Columbia University
Columbia University
New York, United States
Columbia 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- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 36 months