M.A.A. 基础课程

FAR 5100: Introduction to Arts Administration

This course explores nonprofit arts institutions, how they are organized, and how they are managed. Areas covered include mission, 策略, 市场营销, 编程, 筹款, 社区参与, 艺术法律, and how each of these components interacts with the artistic program of an arts organization. Students consider a wide range of career opportunities for arts administrators and discuss current issues in the arts industry.

MPA 5710: Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship, a rapidly growing sector locally, 在全国范围内, 和全球, entails the pursuit of innovative approaches to creating and delivering public value by solving persistent social problems. This course is designed to expose students to the theoretical and practical fundamentals of social entrepreneurship in institutional, 组织, 以及社会领域

FAR 5200: Concepts, Communications, and Considerations in Arts Management

Effective communication is vital for the success of arts organizations.  Concepts and skills in this course draw from the fields of communications, 公共关系, 文化政策, 市场营销, and strategic planning to help students approach communication in ways that build understanding of, 和承诺, 组织 mission, 战略行动, and 筹款 activities.  Areas covered include a range of communication across a variety of platforms to develop a strategic plan focused on the organization’s story, building capacity with internal and external stakeholders, and engaging with culturally responsible management practices.

FAR 5300: Funding and Development for Arts Organizations

This course focuses on a variety of development topics and approaches including, 但不限于, 资本运动, 格兰特写作, and management of strategic resources and revenue streams for arts organizations.  Students gain a working knowledge of perspectives, 技术, and principles of nonprofit 筹款. Students learn to analyze and evaluate 筹款 efforts and methods. Students also think critically and creatively about challenges facing arts organizations and how relationships with boards, 捐助者, and stakeholders shape those dynamics and considerations. Students have the opportunity to focus on team building and work collaboratively on interest-driven group projects.