Master’s Degree
M.A. in Arts and Culture Management
Lead in the creative sector with confidence. This program prepares you to manage and advocate for vibrant cultural organizations, from theaters to museums to community collectives. Learn to engage diverse audiences, build sustainable operations, and drive meaningful creative work. From community partnerships to strategic growth, you’ll gain the tools to keep the arts engaged and accessible. Sharpen skills including:
- Design, price, execute and market well-planned programs and events
- Write successful grant proposals
- Build and sustain vibrant arts organizations through entrepreneurial vision and techniques.
- Assess data to measure organizational success
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
June 16
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$859 per credit hour
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quick as 18 months. Access a sample schedule
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Chris Heriza
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Curriculum
Master of Arts in Arts and Culture Management requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
6
Core Courses
3
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Arts and Culture Management.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready. That’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Opportunities
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Arts Education Director
Operations Manager
Development Director
Gallery Manager
Government Arts Program Manager
Cultural Programming Director
Arts Administrator Salary: National Average
$84,906
(Lightcast.io)
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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