The vital arts and cultural community in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and the continued need for knowledgeable and innovative administrators create the perfect setting for a professional academic program for arts leaders. The Master of Arts in Arts Administration focuses on the nonprofit arts and the increasing interrelationship with the for-profit sector. Emphasis is placed on applied leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as business capabilities. Through a blend of coursework and practical application the program focuses on nonprofit issues such as board governance, nonprofit finances, fund development, and arts marketing while also exploring the entrepreneurial and for profit aspects of the cultural community. Completion of the program prepares students to advance into program and leadership positions within performing and visual arts as well as arts service organizations.
Students complete the 36-credit minimum program on an intensive full-time schedule over 5 terms or on a part-time schedule over 8 terms. Classes meet throughout the year during the evenings and Saturdays. Students usually complete two internships of 60 hours each and a professional residency of no less than 240 hours. Residencies may be completed at arts institutions around the country. The program culminates with an integration paper exploring a topic related to the residency and delivered by students at an annual arts administration symposium comprised of graduate students, faculty, and arts professionals.
The program is designed for current arts organization staff members seeking to deepen their management and organizational skills, those planning to move into the cultural management field from other arenas, and college graduates with an arts related background.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Arts Administration are expected to be able to:
1. Identify and articulate the key issues, environmental situations, and future trends facing the arts industry;
2. Maximize the relationship between institutional leadership and development and the presentation and production of artists’ work;
3. Integrate skills and knowledge about leading and organizing arts programs into professional practice;
4. Communicate clearly in a variety of modes;
5. Work within the demographic diversity and multiculturalism of the global community;
6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, particularly in financial, strategic, marketing, and fund development analysis and planning;
7. Interpret the legal and policy environments for the arts in ethical decisionmaking; and
8. Continue life-long learning to facilitate personal growth and organizational change.
Degree Requirements
Required Arts Administration Courses…………………….21 cr.
Required Management Courses…………………………….7 cr.
Required Field Work……………………………………….....2 cr. minimum
Required Summative Activities……………………………..6 cr.
TOTAL……………………………………………………..........36 cr.
Required Arts Administration Courses: 21 cr.
AA605 Foundations of Arts Administration 1 cr.
AA610 Cultural Studies 2 cr.
AA622 Ethics and Arts Law 3 cr.
AA624 Arts Marketing and Promotion 3 cr.
AA626 Fund Development 3 cr.
AA627 Governance and Planning 3 cr.
AA630 Contemporary Issues 2 cr.
AA660 Nonprofit Financial Management I 2 cr.
AA661 Nonprofit Financial Management II 2 cr.
Required Management Courses: 7 cr.
AA students take three courses from the management core offered to all management-related master of arts degree students in the Management, International Business, Health and Human Services, Project Management, and Human Resource Management.
GM600 Management Principles 3 cr.
GM620 Communication Skills 2 cr.
GM629 Project Management 2 cr.
Required Field Work: 2 cr. minimum
AA667 National Arts Field Study 1 cr.
AA668 Practicum A 1 cr.
AA669 Practicum B 1 cr.
MIB 570 International Field Study 1-2 cr.
Required Summative Activities: 6 cr.
AA670-71 Residency 4 cr.
AA690 Capstone Leadership Seminar 2 cr.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. If the grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade point average is not available, a student may be admitted with provisional status.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee.
- An official transcript issued to Saint Mary's University from the institution posting the applicant's completed bachelor's degree.
- A personal statement which includes the following:
a. a brief description of the applicant's background, training, and experience;
b. a statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and his/her reasons for seeking admission to this program;
c. a description of the areas which the applicant considers to be his/her strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities; and
d. personal information the applicant wishes to share.
- Two reference forms that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability.
- A current resume listing educational background and work experience.
All applicants must also complete an interview with the program staff. Application materials should be sent to the attention of the Office of Admission on the Twin Cities campus.
Saint Mary's University, Twin Cities Campus
Attn: Office of Admission
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Accreditation
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to comply with the legal and ethical standards of Saint Mary's University. Academic dishonesty are non-academic misconduct are subject to disciplinary action. Specific instances of misconduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to the university, and forging or altering university documents or academic credentials.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota adheres to the principle that all persons have equal opportunity and access to admission, employment, facilities, and all programs and activities of the university regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability. Address questions to: Affirmative Action Officer, 507-457-1587.
University Policy
Saint Mary's University reserves the right to revise, supplement, and otherwise amend the policies, procedures, or fees contained in this brochure and the university catalog. The university further reserves the right to cancel programs and courses for any reason. The university also reserves the right to change the curriculum and may make such changes without notice to students. This brochure should not be read as a guarantee of the classes or courses set out herein.
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