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Art Organizations in the 21st Century<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s expanding world of performance and visual arts requires leadership with vision. The Master of Arts in Arts Administration program from the University of Michigan-Flint transforms your passion for the arts into a rewarding professional career as a manager, collaborator, and leader.<br><br>Through our comprehensive Arts Administration master\u2019s degree program, you learn to connect the dots between art production and organizational management. You can acquire sought-after business management skills to help arts organizations such as galleries, theaters, and museums to thrive in today\u2019s ever-changing arts and cultural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-choose\">Why Choose UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#academic-advising\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"why-choose\">Why Earn Your Arts Administration Master\u2019s Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Flexible to Fit Your Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MA in Arts Administration program is an on-campus and online (hyperflex) program that can be completed either full or part-time. The full-time degree completion plan is two years, while the part-time degree completion plan is approximately three years.<br><br>With directed research courses, internships, and frequent evening classes, the program allows flexibility for a variety of schedules and needs. You may work with your academic advisor to progress at the best pace for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Prestigious University of Michigan Degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered through the renowned <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rackham.umich.edu\/\">Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies<\/a> at the University of Michigan, this Arts Administration master\u2019s degree program provides you with world-class faculty and resources to support your academic success.<br><br>Through our partnerships with the area\u2019s leading arts institutions, the program gives diverse learning experiences with opportunities to engage with local and international artists and arts institution leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Community Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Flint\u2019s rich and diverse arts community is an invaluable source of inspiration, information, and creativity. UM-Flint\u2019s long-standing relationships with such community partners as the <a href=\"http:\/\/flintarts.org\/\">Flint Institute of Arts<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/thefim.org\/\">Flint Institute of Music<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sloanlongway.org\/\">Sloan Museum<\/a>, and others provide our students with endless opportunities to explore new possibilities.<br><br>Also, as part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, UM-Flint can tap additional resources, expertise, and contacts at our sister campuses in Dearborn and Ann Arbor to assist our students, their research, and other initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"Curriculum\">MA in Arts Administration Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 36-credit master\u2019s in Arts Administration program curriculum takes a unique and experience-based approach to imparting knowledge in management and organizational leadership through the lens of arts and culture. The 18-credit core courses are designed to develop your fiscal, marketing, and management skills for leading arts organizations effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the full <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16077&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MA in Arts Administration curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arts Administration Graduate Program UM-FLint\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cU_3iz_NL54?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Career Opportunities in Arts Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">By earning a master\u2019s degree in Arts Administration at the University of Michigan-Flint, you are prepared to pursue leadership roles in organizations such as arts centers, choruses, government, museums, opera companies, symphony orchestras, private arts agencies, arts councils, community arts programs, and more.<br><br>As an administrator, your day-to-day duties may include staff management, marketing, fundraising, budget control, program development, and public relations. With the knowledge and experience you acquired from the program courses and internships, you may pursue a wide variety of career paths in the field of visual and performing arts. Common job titles include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art\/Music\/Dance\/Theater Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-profit Fundraiser&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marketing Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant Writer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/arts-and-design\/art-directors.htm#tab-1\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the employment of Art Directors is projected to increase 11% through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for Art Directors is $100,890.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$100,890 median annual wage for art directors\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/08\/ArtAdmin.Stat_-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements (No GRE\/GMAT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in an arts-related field from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a> or experience working within the arts (coupled with a bachelor\u2019s degree).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree in an arts or humanities degree related to the program\u2019s subject areas may be considered for admission if they can demonstrate expertise in at least one area related to arts and humanities study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Applying to the Master\u2019s in Arts Administration Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To be considered for admission to the Arts Administration master\u2019s degree program, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A current r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Transcript Policy for Domestic Students<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose describing your reasons for pursuing the degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">letter of recommendation<\/a> from an individual knowledgeable of your potential for advanced academic study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\">additional documentation<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This program is not currently accepting applications from international students seeking an F-1 visa.<\/strong> Non-U.S. citizens residing outside the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a nonimmigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. The Arts Administration master&#8217;s program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<br><br>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1 (final deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec. 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-advising\">Academic Advising &#8211; Arts Administration Master&#8217;s Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ06cNoNxP7PNI4rqYNailaj3R1wj5yVnHGwxH0=\">make an appointment<\/a> with our expert admissions counselor to learn more about the program admission requirements and the admissions process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about the Master of Arts in Arts Administration Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Arts Administration master\u2019s degree increases your business management acumen while deepening your understanding of the arts. 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