Arts Administration Program, Teachers College, Columbia University

We offer a comprehensive, two-year, 48-credit master’s degree informed by both research and professional practice. Our program welcomes students training to work in all artistic traditions and aesthetic styles, in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad. In our program you will find: An exceptional and renowned full-time faculty with active research projects and influence in the arts; Accomplished arts professionals and highly successful instructors who offer courses on marketing, fundraising, accounting, and business planning; A data-driven approach to arts administration that will uniquely position ARAD graduates as competitive in the field; A partnership with the Columbia School of Business enabling preferential registration; Opportunities for hands-on learning with leading arts organizations in New York and beyond; Individualized student advising and mentorship from faculty, fellow students, and alumni; An academic internship program, supported by an in-house professional development coordinator; A robust and global alumni network; A supportive, dynamic, exciting group of peers—part of our “cohort experience;” Opportunities for professional development, including an annual internship fair, networking opportunities, career and interviewing workshops, and micro-grants.