Program Description
The Graduate Certificate Program in Arts Management serves professionals currently working in arts management or related fields who desire to expand their knowledge and skills, but may not be able to enter a full graduate program. The program offers courses currently available in the Masters of Public Administration Program with an emphasis on preparing arts managers to meet the ever-changing challenges placed on non-profit cultural institutions.
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The admission* and enrollment policy for the Graduate Certificate in Arts Management requires the following:
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better
- Writing sample demonstrating an ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research and/or a portfolio of arts management related work samples.
- Letter of intent stating the applicant's reasons for applying to the program, areas of interest and career objectives.
- Application to the Graduate School as an "Arts Management Certificate" Graduate Student
* Admission to the certificate program does not entail any admission to other masters programs at the College of Charleston.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
ALL EVENING CLASSES
The Graduate Certificate Program in Arts Management requires a minimum of twelve (12) hours of graduate coursework selected from the following courses, including two(2) required classes and at least two (2) electives. Please select the courses below for full course descriptions.
Required Classes:
PUBA 660: Contemporary Perspectives on Arts Management (3)
PUBA 661: Advanced Arts Management (3)
Electives:
PUBA 502: Special Topics: Fundraising and Marketing (3)
PUBA 662: Cultural Administration and Applied Research at Avery (3)
PUBA 663: Technology and the Arts (3)
PUBA 664: Arts Education (3)
PUBA 710: Independent Research (3)
COURSE SCHEDULE:
For a listing of the current course offerings, please visit the Masters of Public Administration's course schedule page.
