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MA Arts Policy and Administration at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Arts Policy and Administration integrates theory and practice, covering administration, entrepreneurship, policy and governance in the arts and creative sector, with a focus on equity, inclusion and cultural sustainability.

Department: Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Management, policy and economic theories of the creative economy, research methodologies for quantitative and qualitative data, and equity and inclusion in creative production.

Career pathways

Roles such as municipal cultural policy advisor, public art consultant, symphony operations manager, marketing specialist in the music industry and creative-sector startup leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE optional (GMAT cannot substitute); suggested minimums Verbal 156, Quantitative 148, Writing 4.0 if submitted. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 5.0 or higher (equivalent to 100 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 7 or higher, or Duolingo 130 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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