MSc in Arts Administration in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University

Drexel University | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 42,840
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months

By combining management principles with real-world application, interactions with top arts professionals, independent learning, and scholarly investigation, the Arts Administration program equips you for leadership roles. The on-campus option, among the nation's longest-running and most respected, leverages the vibrant local arts scene to expand your professional connections and offer practical training. Meanwhile, the online format connects you with renowned arts figures serving as instructors and advisors. Both programs follow identical coursework, allowing you to mix on-campus and online classes. You can customize your study schedule, completing the degree in just 15 months or progressing at your own pace while maintaining full-time employment.

Our coursework tackles current challenges in arts and culture, linking them to wider developments in business, academia, and innovation. At Drexel, you'll gain expertise in areas like promotion, development, business creation, management, government relations, and beyond as we ready you for leadership positions in the cultural sector.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended

International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 OR 577 OR 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 65 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver

Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your short-term and long-term career plans and how your background experience interest and or values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Two letters of recommendation are required

Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.

Tuition USD 42,840
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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