Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship, MS

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The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship prepares arts leaders to both convey the human necessity of creative expression and apply creative thinking to manage resources, inspire audience engagement and sustain financial support.

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The Master of Science in Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship (AACE) is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to adopt the creative thinking and problem-solving skills of an entrepreneur to envision new models for creative practice, audience engagement and funding. This professional degree equips graduates with the administrative, analytical and entrepreneurial skills necessary to manage resources, inspire audience engagement and sustain financial support.

Our curriculum combines arts leadership training with creative problem-solving approaches applicable across traditional institutions and innovative platforms from artist-run spaces to festivals. The program is conveniently offered 100% online with optional on-campus electives, allowing students to maintain professional commitments while advancing their education. Please note that the AACE program offerings do not meet international student visa requirements. This program can typically be completed in four semesters with scholarship and assistantship opportunities available.

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Application Deadlines + Requirements

Scholarships + Assistantships

Degree

Master of Science

Credits

Duration

1.5 – 2 Years

Location

Online

Format

Online Asychronous

Transformative Arts + Culture Leadership

Our curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of arts leaders, from traditional institution administrators to creative entrepreneurs launching art startups. Students engage with diverse organizational models ranging from major arts institutions to artist-run spaces, community organizations, annual festivals and pop-up exhibitions, preparing them to support sustainable creative practice across the dynamic cultural landscape.

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Course Catalog

Sample Plan of Study

Creative Leadership + Innovation

Students develop entrepreneurial problem-solving skills to lead transformational change across music, dance, theatre and visual arts organizations.

Experiential Learning + Real-World Application

Course and project work provides hands-on opportunities to explore and demonstrate innovative arts management approaches with guidance from industry professionals.

Resource Management + Sustainability

The program teaches creative approaches to managing resources, inspiring audience engagement and sustaining financial support for arts institutions.

Unique Skill Development

Students gain essential administrative, analytical and technological skills needed to excel within the complex, interdependent arts ecosystem.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship are reimagining how arts organizations operate and connect with different communities in an evolving cultural landscape. Our graduates blend business decisions with creative vision, developing innovative approaches to funding, programming and audience development that helps art institutions thrive. Whether it be managing artistic operations at prestigious museums, coordinating programs at cultural centers or launching entrepreneurial ventures in the creative sector, they are ensuring that the arts remain vibrant and accessible to all.

Our program prepares students for careers such as:

Program manager
Associate director and director
Public program coordinator
Executive office manager
Art Handler
Art Installer
Researcher

Industries where our students work include:

Museums
Arts Organizations
Non-profits
Education

This program attracts art enthusiasts, museum staff, nonprofit managers, artists and cultural entrepreneurs interested in arts leadership.

Our fully online format also draws those who want to advance their leadership skills while maintaining flexibility. Whether you are already in the arts sector or looking to transition into cultural work, this program develops innovative approaches to arts leadership.

After graduation, our alumni have gone on to roles including: