The Top 10 Reasons to Study Arts Administration at the University of Cincinnati

1) Two-year Dual Degree, offering an MA and MBA
This program’s emphasis is business. Graduates of our program may receive both a Master of Arts degree and a Master of Business degree. The field today demands sound business sense and the MBA will open a lot of doors whatever career path you choose – managing not-for-profit arts organizations, working in the commercial arts world, or developing entrepreneurial enterprises in the arts and beyond.

2) An Extensive Network of Contacts
Founded in 1976, the Arts Administration program at the University of Cincinnati has more than 300 graduates working throughout the world. No matter what state, or even country, interests you, there is good chance that a graduate of the program will be there to help you. The strength of a program’s alumni network should be a primary consideration in making your decision about where to study. No matter where you apply, ask about the alumni network.

3) Experienced Faculty
Our faculty comes from arts management backgrounds. Each professor has a minimum of 20 years working in the arts field, so you can be assured that the knowledge you gain is rooted in practical arts management – not just theory and text books.

4) Financial Support
MBA programs may cost anywhere between $50,000 to $250,000. At UC, by means of the University Graduate Scholarship, Assistantships, and scholarship support from donors, qualified students may receive 80% to 95% of their tuition (and some fees) in financial aid.

5) An Amazing Facility
The classrooms and facilities of the College Conservatory of Music bustle with the arts and some of the most promising artists in the world. With three state-of-the-art performing halls, two amazing theatres, and a host of computer labs, galleries, and "smart classrooms," CCM is the perfect training facility for your future as an Arts Administrator.

6) High Placement Rate
Graduates of the CCM Arts Administration program are highly sought after for key positions in professional arts organizations. We currently boast a nearly 100% placement rate for our graduates.

7) Classmates- a Small and Select Group
Applying to the Arts Administration program at the University of Cincinnati is competitive. We admit only 8-12 students each year. We interview students from around the world to seek those with the greatest potential as successful arts managers. Your classmates in the program will be a valuable asset to your learning experience, and through your years of professional work.

8) Cincinnati!
Cincinnati is a wonderful city to explore the arts! Professional theatres, Broadway tours, world-class symphonies, cutting edge galleries, and classical and modern dance troupes offer nearly 2,000 events each year. In addition, Cincinnati boasts the Fine Arts Fund--a community based funding drive that raises more than 10 million dollars each season for the arts. Cincinnati is an ideal location to get practical arts experience and exposure.

9) Guest Lecturers/International Studies
From Broadway Producers to famous Symphony Maestros, the Arts Administration program utilizes the arts groups in Cincinnati and brings in Arts Professionals from around the world. In addition, the program also boasts the Joan Cochran Rieveschl Series: Visionaries in the Arts, which attract national speakers on a variety of current art topics. In addition to staying at home and learning from national speakers, students are also encouraged to take part in the UC International Graduate Program--where you can learn from professionals from around the globe in just 6 to 10 days.

10) Internships
It is not enough to study Arts Administration. You need to experience it. This is why the Arts Administration program focuses on a practical approach to learning. Students are required to spend their summers working at an approved arts organization to learn necessary skills and to test theory against practice – all the while consulting with their faculty supervisors.

Find out more about applying to the Arts Administration program at the University of Cincinnati today! Or contact us at artsadmin@uc.edu for more information!