Shenandoah University (Graduate program)
Arts Management
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
USA
Main Phone: 800-432-22666
Main E-Mail: admit@su.edu
Degree/Credential: Graduate (Master of Science in Arts Management)
Web Site: http://www.su.edu/conservatory
Program Director: dedelman [link available to AAAE members only]
Program Goals and Objectives
The Master of Science in Arts Management curriculum is designed to train managers andleaders in the arts who come to the curriculum from a variety of backgrounds in the arts,entertainment and media fields. The student who already holds a baccalaureate degree inarts management should pursue the Master of Business Administration degree.
Program Objectives
Students completing the Master of Science in Arts Management degree will be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practices in arts management;
• demonstrate knowledge of fiscal responsibilities within an arts setting;
• demonstrate the ability to lead and/or contribute to an arts organization;
• employ technology and demonstrate knowledge of technological resources; and
• demonstrate the ability to research and write.
Administration of the Program
The Arts Management Program is directed by David Edelman, Assistant Professor of Arts Managment, Shenandoah Conservatory.
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The degree requirement is a minimum of 34 credit hours with a culminating arts management research document and a grade point average of 3.0. Course and Credit Requirements for the Master of Science in Arts Management Degree:
AMGT 509 Survey of Arts Management Practices
AMGT 512 Marketing for the Arts
AMGT 513 Production/Project Management in the Arts 1
AMGT 514 Production/Project Management in the Arts 2
AMGT 517 Financial Management for Arts Organizations
AMGT 525 Legal Issues and Governance of Arts Organizations
CONR 601 Bibliography and Research
ACCT 501 Foundations of Accounting
ECN 501 Foundations of Economics
Arts Management Elective (select from):
AMGT 595 Special Topics in Arts Management
AMGT 599 Independent Directed Research
AMGT 698 Internship in Arts Management
CONR 689 Arts Management Culminating Project
Comprehensive Examination
Admissions
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree in music, theatre, dance, arts or theequivalent with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) prior to admissioninto the program. Transcripts from all post-secondary school study must be submitted. Aspart of the Shenandoah University graduate application, applicants submit a writing samplethat addresses their intent for joining the program and lists their professional goals.Persons with baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines may be considered on an individualbasis if they have had extensive non-curricular experiences in the arts.
Transfer of Credits
Up to nine credits may be transferred into this curriculum when earned at an accreditedinstitution and when the credits fulfill required courses or appropriate electives. Studentswho enroll in a second master’s degree at Shenandoah Conservatory may transfer up tonine credits from the first degree completed into the second degree when those creditsfulfill curricular requirements.
Contact admit@su.edu or call 800-432-2266.