MSc in Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship (Online) in Boston United States | Northeastern University

Northeastern University | Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Online
Tuition (2025)
USD 59,670
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Arts administrators serve as vital connectors linking creative professionals with audiences, while also fostering relationships between cultural organizations and their supporters. In our current digital era marked by intense competition and global interconnectedness, conventional arts institutions encounter significant sustainability hurdles. To address these challenges, arts leaders need to embrace entrepreneurial approaches to innovation and problem-solving, developing fresh frameworks for artistic endeavors, audience interaction, and financial viability. The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship (AACE) equips future arts leaders with the ability to articulate the fundamental importance of creative expression while applying inventive strategies to resource management, audience development, and financial sustainability. Today's arts landscape and audience experiences are more vibrant and varied than ever, thriving not only in established institutions but also in grassroots initiatives ranging from artist collectives and community projects to temporary exhibitions and annual festivals. Leadership education must evolve to parallel the creativity seen in contemporary breakthroughs across music, theater, dance, and visual arts. Additionally, arts professionals require robust administrative, analytical, and technological competencies to navigate the intricate, interconnected arts environment.
CAREER PATHS - Arts Management, Fund Development, Arts Programming, Educational Initiatives


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Submit a personal essay detailing your interest in the CAMD graduate program. Please use your statement as an opportunity to explain your goals and how the program will help you achieve them. Personal statements are generally 500–1000 words. Submit a current resume detailing your academic credentials, professional/volunteer experience, skills, and achievements. Submit transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended. To be eligible for graduate study, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited international institution. Students applying during completion of their bachelor’s degree program must submit transcripts of all undergraduate work to date. We expect a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). We expect a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS.

Tuition USD 59,670

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