Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Museum Leadership 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
21,420
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
Drexel's Museum Leadership program equips aspiring professionals to navigate the dynamic opportunities and complexities of today's museum world. Our inclusive definition of the sector encompasses art, science, history, and cultural institutions, along with living collections like zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums, plus historic properties and landmarks. The curriculum merges outstanding resources with Drexel's expertise in hands-on learning, arts management, business administration, information technology, digital education, and other disciplines. Students benefit from partnerships with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the Fox Historic Costume Collection, and Philadelphia's renowned cultural institutions, which serve as living classrooms.
This 45-credit Master of Science program, featuring a practical component, offers flexible full-time or part-time enrollment with online course options. The forward-thinking coursework covers museum planning and design, governance structures, financial strategies and fundraising, technological applications in exhibitions and operations, educational programming, institutional partnerships, and legal/ethical considerations in the museum field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 6.5 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 andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Letters of Recommendation
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.
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 andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Letters of Recommendation
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
21,420