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Arts Leadership (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Arts Leadership MS is a flexible, multidisciplinary graduate program for artists, arts administrators and cultural entrepreneurs, suited to early and mid-career individuals in any arts discipline. It is highly individualized.

Faculty: Thornton School of Music  |  Department: Arts Leadership  |  Duration: 31 units total (at least 26 units at USC); five-year time limit  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Program intensive courses (11 units) on arts leadership, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, arts organizations and community; 4 units of field experience; 12 units of elective concentration courses chosen across the university; and a 4-unit practicum capstone project.

Career pathways

Leadership and entrepreneurship in the nonprofit arts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Thornton programs is granted through the USC admission process; applicants are screened by faculty selection committees.

Duration: 31 units total (at least 26 units at USC); five-year time limit

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