Boston University College of Fine Arts
Master in Arts Leadership
Boston, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Arts Leadership program focuses on developing skills for effective leadership in the arts sector. The curriculum emphasizes strategies for advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement. You'll engage with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in various arts organizations.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore careers such as arts manager, cultural policy advisor, or community engagement coordinator. This degree also prepares you for roles in educational institutions, non-profits, or government agencies focused on the arts.
The minor in Arts Leadership is designed to provide students with the practical and strategic skills to become leaders in the arts and is designed to meet the needs of students in all BU colleges. CFA recognizes that artists and creative thinkers need practical preparation for a life in the arts, and course selection within the minor is intentionally flexible, allowing students to hone leadership and critical thinking skills in particular areas of interest, including arts entrepreneurship, arts administration, and arts activism.
