BA Arts Administration at Pennsylvania State University

The Penn State Behrend Arts Administration program is intended for students with an interest in the arts and a desire to pursue careers in the administration or management of arts organizations such as museums, theatre companies, orchestras and choruses. The program combines a broad exposure to the arts with significant training in management, marketing, event planning, strategic planning, writing, development, and digital communication.

Faculty: University College  |  Duration: minimum 124 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 124 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, Legal Environment of Business, Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Effective Writing: Business Writing, Introduction to Management Information Systems, Introduction to Arts Administration.

Career pathways

Based on your career goals, you’ll choose one of three modules within the program—Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts—as an area of concentration for your coursework. From there, you’ll pick one of two options for further skills development, Digital Media or Marketing.

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