The specialization in Art Management gives successful graduates a comprehensive understanding of sound communications and principles as they apply to the management of art galleries, museums and events as well as the promotion and professional development of individual artists. Through applied practice and research projects, this program allows scholars to focus their studies in areas of their own interest with the arts industry. This understanding may include:
- Marketing, fundraising, finance and economics within the art industry, and legal aspects of administrating art projects
- Practical knowledge of events management
- Fundamentals of business practices in managing art projects
- Offers convenient evening schedules designed for working professionals in 9 week terms
- Works with outstanding academic and professional faculty and instructors
Program Requirements
The Arts Management specialization requires a total of thirty-six (36) credit hours: twenty-one (21) credits in required core courses and fifteen (15) credits in specialization courses. As part of the core courses students must complete at least three (3) credits of COM 691 (Advanced Research and Development) and three (3) credit hours of COM 692 (Graduate Thesis). Individual advising and answers to questions about courses are available by contacting the appropriate MA in Communication Arts Program advisor. For graduation, students need to earn a B or better in every course and attain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
M.A. in Communication Art - Core Courses 15 credits
MAN 503 Applied Research Methods
COM 510 Media Ethics
COM 511 Multicultural Communications Theory
COM 530 Creative Processes in Visual Imaging
COM 623 Events Management
Required (6 credits)
COM 691 Graduate Thesis Research and Development
COM 692 Graduate Thesis
Specialization Courses (15 credits)
ART 515 Management of Art Organizations: Production Side
ART 520 Legal Aspects of Art Administration
BUS 680 Arts Marketing
ECO 680 Arts Economics
FIN 680 Financial Management & Fundraising for Arts Organizations
*COM 693 Special Projects is reserved for students participating in special activities that may be applied to their course of studies. COM 694 Special Topics is designed to allow the curriculum to address current topics and events of interest that may be applied to students’ course of studies.
All courses in the program will use teaching strategies that integrate practical applications through fieldwork or other applied practices with research. Likewise, courses will include web-enhanced materials and a multicultural perspective.
Questions or comments please contact:
Dr. Gloria P. Ruiz, Director gruiz@stu.edu 305.628 6508
Administrative Offices: mclarke@stu.edu or 305.628.6645