2011-2012 Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Executive Arts Management
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Academic Programs
The School of Arts and Humanities and the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management jointly offer the Master of Arts in Arts Management and the Executive Master of Arts in Arts Management.
Upon completion of an Arts Management degree, the student should demonstrate:
- familiarity with current arts and cultural theory and policy;
- experience in the theories and practices of arts management;
- the ability to conduct humanities and applied research;
- skills necessary to research, write, and direct grants and projects;
- knowledge in a specific area of concentration; and
- proficiency in integrating arts and cultural principles with effective management techniques.
Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)
The Arts Management program blends the best of the renowned Drucker School of Management and the School of Arts and Humanities to balance business courses with advanced cultural studies. Cultural institutions in the profit and nonprofit sector are seeking capable managers with an understanding of the arts and business to head museums, theatre and dance companies, cultural centers, music and arts education organizations, and to advocate for the future of the arts.
Located in the creative capital of the world, the Arts Management program will provide the student with valuable experience and career-launching connections for a wide range of career paths. Our ties to the vibrant and dynamic Southern California arts community offer practical research on real issues and close interaction with experienced faculty. The student will have a first-hand opportunity to master the skills and knowledge to shape the future of arts organizations regionally, nationally, and globally.
At the Drucker School, the student will explore the best of the best management classes with the Drucker Difference, plus get a firm grounding in finance for nonprofit organizations, organizational behavior, and marketing. Choose from many leadership courses, including Morality and Leadership, Negotiation, and Leadership in the 21st Century, and learn how to succeed at the two most difficult aspects of leading an arts organization: managing a board and fundraising.
At the School of Arts & Humanities, the student will launch into advanced study in the theory and practice of arts management, along with in-depth study of cultural policy with faculty drawn from the heads of organizations that are ahead of the curve. Courses in research technologies and methods, and supervised consulting projects with innovative LA-based arts organizations will connect theory with practice.
Executive MA in Arts Management (EMAAM)
The Executive Master of Arts in Arts Management at Claremont Graduate University provides an opportunity for mid-to-high level executives in the nonprofit and philanthropic arts and cultural sectors to immerse themselves in a learning environment with their peers in the creative capital of the world. It is the only program available of its kind in the United States.
Executive Arts Management participants bring real-world experiences and diverse backgrounds in the arts to their course of study with the ultimate goal of unlocking their full potential as leaders.
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)
- A Claremont Graduate University online application
- Career statement
- GRE or GMAT scores
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one academic)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- TOEFL results (International Students only)
- Application Fee of $60.00 U.S.
- Interview (to schedule an appointment contact Diana Luna 909.607.9109)
Executive MA in Arts Management (EMAAM)
- Five years of mid- to senior-level management or professional experience
- A Claremont Graduate University online application
- Career statement. The career statement should be two (2) to five (5) pages in length detailing why you wish to obtain your Executive M.A. in Arts Management; what you hope to gain from your experience in the program; your long-term career goals; and what you feel you can contribute to the program.
- Current resume
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Standardized entrance exams (such as the GMAT or GRE) are not required for the Executive M.A. in Arts Management.
- TOEFL results (International Students only)
- Application Fee of $60.00 U.S.
- Interview (to be scheduled after the application is received)
Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)
The program consists of 12 courses for a total of 48 units. There are four required courses in management, four required courses in the humanities, and four elective courses. Subject to faculty approval, a student may transfer up to 8 graduate-level semester units of credit towards the MA.
The program may be completed in two years of full-time study. A student who can demonstrate significant management training may request a waiver of one or more required courses and substitute elective courses. The student, with the help and approval of an advisor, determines the actual arrangement and sequence of courses taken.
Research Tool
Only approved courses will satisfy this requirement. Depending on the needs and interest of the student, this may include statistics, quantitative methods, foreign language, research methods and technologies or other relevant courses with approval of faculty member.
*You may fulfill the requirement by registering for the summer workshop, HUM 340 for zero units.
Arts Consulting Project and Final Report
The Arts Consulting Clinic is a capstone experience for the second year students in the Master of Arts Management. It is a graded, 4-unit, semester-long project.
The students are partnered with local art or cultural nonprofit organizations. The participating organizations are selected by the Arts Management department through an application process in the fall. The selected organizations provide the student with a project, a problem or challenge to be solved, and the expected goals and objectives. The student will have the responsibility to integrate his/hers arts management skills in providing professional consulting with the support of a faculty advisor.
The required deliverables are status reports during the semester, a final written report plus a final consulting report to the organization and faculty members from the School of Arts & Humanities and the Drucker School of Management. The deliverables will be shaped to the organization’s needs and will be approved by faculty before being sent to the organization.
Each student (or team) will receive a stipend award provided by the Norris Foundation and/or the organization assigned, which will defray part of the cost of tuition.
Core Courses
Drucker (16 units)
- The Drucker Difference (4 units)
- Budgeting/Finance/Accounting for Nonprofits (4 units)
- Organizational Theory and Behavior (4 units)
- Marketing (4 units)
Arts & Humanities (16 Units)
- Theory and Practice of Arts & Cultural Management (4 units)
- Arts and Cultural Policy (4 units)
- Research Technologies & Methods (one course*- 4 units)
- Arts Consulting Project/ Final Research Paper (4 units)
Elective Options/Areas of concentration (16 Units)
The electives may be selected from any of the academic areas listed below. You can also create an area of concentration or specialization within an elective area.
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Science
- Politics and Policy
- Human Resources
- Information Systems and Technology
- Archival Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Museum Studies
- Educational Studies
- Evaluation
- Music
Executive MA in Arts Management (EMAAM)
The Executive MA in Arts Management is a 48-unit degree offering a special emphasis in leadership. The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or on a part-time basis during a maximum of five years. All courses are in the late afternoon, early evening, or on Saturday mornings in either downtown Los Angeles or in Claremont.
Participants have access to all executive courses, which are not open to regular Arts Management students. Fees for these courses include all materials and meals.
Research Tool
Only approved courses will satisfy this requirement. Depending on the needs and interest of the student, this may include statistics, quantitative methods, foreign language, research methods and technologies or other relevant courses with approval of faculty member.
*You may fulfill the requirement by registering for the summer workshop, HUM 340 for zero units.
Arts Consulting Project and Final Report
The Arts Consulting Clinic is a capstone experience for the second year students in the Master of Arts Management. It is a graded, 4-unit, semester-long project.
The students are partnered with local art or cultural nonprofit organizations. The participating organizations are selected by the Arts Management department through an application process in the fall. The selected organizations provide the student with a project, a problem or challenge to be solved, and the expected goals and objectives. The student will have the responsibility to integrate his/hers arts management skills in providing professional consulting with the support of a faculty advisor.
The required deliverables are status reports during the semester, a final written report plus a final consulting report to the organization and faculty members from the School of Arts & Humanities and the Drucker School of Management. The deliverables will be shaped to the organization’s needs and will be approved by faculty before being sent to the organization.
Each student (or team) will receive a stipend award provided by the Norris Foundation and/or the organization assigned, which will defray part of the cost of tuition.
Core Courses
Drucker Executive MA core requirements (16 units).
- The Drucker Difference (4 units)
- Budgeting/finance/accounting for non-profits or Financial Accounting (4 units)
- Organizational Theory and Behavior (2 units)
- Marketing (2 units)
- Choice of Leadership Course(s) (4 units)
Arts & Humanities core requirements (16 units).
- Theory and Practice of Arts Management (4 units)
- Arts and Cultural Policy (4 units)
- Research Methods or Quantitative Methods (4 units)
- Arts Consulting Project/Final Research Paper (4 units) (The Arts Consulting Project capstone course provides participants in the program professional arts management consulting experience with a world-class arts organization.)
Elective Options (16 units)
The electives may be selected from any of the academic areas listed below. You can also create an area of concentration or specialization within an elective area.
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Nonprofic Management
- Organizational Science
- Politics and Policy
- Human Resources
- Information Systems and Technology
- Archival Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Museum Studies
- Educational Studies
- Evaluation
- Music
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