Arts Management M.AMgt.
Study Canadian and international policy and management practices in the arts, and issues and trends in cultural creation. Your objectives are achieved through a combination of course work and in the culminating co-op placement undertaken in conjunction with an arts organization, government department, public agency or cultural enterprise, with a required experiential learning report.
The program will deepen your understanding of arts policy and practice, impart key administrative skills and core management thought, and through practical engagement in the co-op, develop hands-on experience and problem-solving skills.
Explore issues central to modern arts management and develop the tools for career success. This twelve-month professional program prepares you for leadership positions in a variety of arts based organizations as you hone your skills in policy, governance and professional arts practice.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Honours degree (a four-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
- Enrolment is limited; preference will be given to applicants who exceed the above minimum requirements and those with relevant work experience
Eligibility Requirements
- Honours degree (a four-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
- Enrolment is limited; preference will be given to applicants who exceed the above minimum requirements and those with relevant work experience
- Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our How to Apply: International page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements
- A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program
All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
- 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
- Plan of Study/Personal Statement: 1-2 pages outlining your objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests, relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included
- Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. The preferred submission format is PDF. Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a masters thesis, or a published article.
- Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate)
For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply: Domestic or International pages and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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Professional programs do not offer funding as part of the letter of offer. It is expected that graduate students in these programs, will have funds to support themselves for the duration of their studies.
Financial Aid can provide information about provincial loan programs for domestic students, as well as bursary opportunities for both domestic and international students.
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