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MA Visual Arts Administration at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The MA program in Visual Arts Administration prepares students to become leaders in a broad range of arts organizations. The program explores the whole art ecology, including the cultural and economic contexts in which arts organizations operate, the role of the artist in society, the stewardship and display of works of art, and the role of art theorists, critics, curators, collectors, dealers, and publics in the global arts ecosystem.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 39 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: The Global Art Ecosystem; Marketing The Visual Arts; Digital Technologies and the Art Organization: From Strategy to Practice; Law and The Visual Arts; Business & the Visual Arts; Leadership and Strategy in the Visual Arts.

Career pathways

Graduates hold positions in a broad cross section of museums, cultural institutions, foundations, galleries, auction houses, and advisory services throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Through opportunities from alumni and internship programs, students work at institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Solomon R.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 39 credits

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