Brooklyn College

Performing Arts Management

Department of Theatre
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY 11210
United States
Main Phone: 716/677-6173
Main E-Mail: tstein@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Degree/Credential: Graduate (MFA)
Web Site: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/courses/acad/program_info.jsp?major=389&div=G&dept_...

Program Director: TStein [link available to AAAE members only]

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Program Goals and Objectives

The purpose of the Performing Arts Management Program is to provide an opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge of the performing arts, to help them acquire an understanding of business theories and techniques and the application of these to the performing arts, and to assist them in gaining a variety of meaningful work experiences in the field through externships and professional residencies. The goal of the program is to graduate students who are immediately qualified to assume specialized administrative positions with professional arts organizations and, importantly, students who will eventually assume leading management positions in the field.

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Administration of the Program

Tobie S. Stein, Program Head

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Curriculum

The required 60 semester hours of course work must include at least three semester-long externships served with leading professional organizations under the approval and guidance of the Program Director. On a full-time basis the program may be completed in two years (four semesters).

Basic Core Of Courses*
Principles of Performing Arts Management
Financial & Managerial Accounting
Business Management for the Performing Arts
Promotion and Marketing for the Performing Arts
The Performing Arts and the Law
Labor Relations for the Performing Arts
Fundraising for the Performing Arts
Seminar in Performing Arts Management
Theater Design and Planning
Artistic/Managerial Decision-Making in the Performing Arts
History of Theater to 1642; History of Theater from 1642

Students must complete three Externships of a minimum of 200 hours each. In addition, a four month, full-time residency resulting in a thesis report.

After the first semester, most management courses are held in mid-town Manhattan.

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Admissions

Applications for the fall semester must be submitted by March 1. Applicants must meet Brooklyn College requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Studies. In addition, applicants must submit a written essay on professional goals. An interview is required.

For an application and information:
Telephone: (718) 951-5666
E-Mail Address: tstein@brooklyn.cuny.edu