Master of Science in Arts Administration

Through integrating management theory and practice, exposure to leading arts executives and thinkers, self-study, and academic research, the Arts Administration program prepares you for leadership in the field. The on-campus program, one of the oldest and most established in the nation, draws on the city and region's rich tapestry of arts and culture organizations to build your professional network and provide hands-on learning experiences, while the online program draws upon some of the country's brightest arts leaders as mentors, teachers, and guides. Each program shares the same curriculum, with the flexibility to take both on campus and online courses. You can also set your own plan of study and complete your degree in as little as 15 months or at your own pace while working full time.

Our curriculum addresses contemporary issues in the fields of arts and culture, connecting them to broader trends in business, research, and technology. At Drexel, youll develop skills in marketing, fundraising, entrepreneurship, leadership, public policy, and much more as we help you prepare for a career as a leader in arts and culture.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended

International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 OR 577 OR 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 65 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver

Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your short-term and long-term career plans and how your background experience interest and or values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Two letters of recommendation are required

Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.