The Master of Arts degree in Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies is a multidisciplinary degree administered by the College of Arts & Letters that prepares students for leadership positions related to the management and advocacy of arts and cultural organizations or industry dimensions of an artistic and humanistic entrepreneurial career. Students will customize their program electives for deeper exposure to museum, artistic, and cultural management, depending on their area of interest.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and the College of Arts & Letters, students must meet the requirements specified below.
The Master of Arts degree in Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies is available under both Plan A (with thesis) and Plan B (without thesis). A total of 31 credits are required for Plan A and 30 credits for Plan B.
Requirements for Both Plan A and Plan B:
- All of the following courses (13 credits):
ACM 801 Introduction to Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies (3)
ACM 861 Strategic Planning, Human Capital and Financial Management for Arts, Cultural and Museum Management (3)
ACM 865 Leadership Development for Arts, Cultural and Museum Management (3)
ACM 869 Policy and Advocacy for Arts, Cultural and Museum Management (3)
ACM 892 Arts, Cultural Management and Museum Studies Seminar (1) - At least 14 credits from the following courses:
ACM 862 Public Communications in Arts, Cultural and Museum Management (3)
ACM 863 Event Management and Design for Arts and Culture (3)
ACM 864 School and Community Education in Arts and Cultural Management (3)
ACM 866 Operations and Facilities Management in Arts and Cultural Management (3)
ACM 867 Development and Fundraising Theory and Practice for Arts, Cultural and Museum Management (3)
ACM 868 Non-Profit Law for Arts, Cultural, and Museum Management (3)
ACM 872 Practicum in Arts and Cultural Management (3)
*ACM 880 Arts and Cultural Management Experience (1)
ACM 890 Independent Study (1-3)
ACM 891 Special Topics in Arts and Cultural Management (1-4)
*MUSM 880 Museums and Cultural Management Experience (1)
MUSM 885 Fundamentals of Museum Studies (3)
MUSM 887 The Digital Museum (3)
MUSM 888 Curatorial Practices in Museums and Cultural Organizations 3
MUSM 889 Museum Collections (3)
MUSM 890 Independent Study (1-3)
MUSM 894 Exhibit Communication (3)
MUSM 892 Special Topics in Museum Studies (1-3)
MUSM 897 Practicum in Museum Studies (1-3)
MUSM 898 Museum Visitor Studies (3)
*The maximum amount of credits allowed in ACM 880 and MUSM 880 is 6 credits.
Other management-focused or arts and humanities courses may be substituted with the approval of the academic advisor.
Additional Requirements for Plan A:
- Complete 4 credits of ACM 899 Master’s Thesis Research.
- Prepare an approved thesis proposal and pass an oral defense of the thesis.
Additional Requirements for Plan B:
- Complete a minimum of 3 credits from the following:
ACM 872 Practicum in Arts and Cultural Management (1-3)
ACM 896 Internship in Arts and Cultural Management (1-3)
MUSM 896 Museum Internship (1-3)
MUSM 897 Practicum in Museum Studies (1-3) - Pass a final evaluation.
Graduate Resources
- Graduate Handbook (The Fall 2024 Handbook will be updated soon)