Overview

With our low student-to-faculty ratio and the Arts Leadership program’s cohort approach, you will benefit from direct access to faculty and develop lifelong relationships and support networks. In the thriving, arts-dense Seattle region, you will gain the theoretical and practical experience necessary to successfully compete for arts leadership positions nationally and internationally.

At the core of the MFAL program from Seattle University is our institution’s commitment to social justice and professional development complemented by a deep foundation of academic rigor and applied research.

A signature of our program is the final capstone Summary Project, where you use academic research and experience in the field to investigate a topic of interest such as a cultural sector, curatorial, policy, or arts management issue.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a culturally competent perspective on the arts through an intersectional lens towards social justice

Demonstrate leadership in complex organizational environments including the dynamics of working with boards, organizational structure and staffing, and working with artists and other constituencies

Exhibit understanding of the dynamics and logistics of institutional development related to how art gets presented and produced

Demonstrate application of research methodologies to the field including the ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data

Recognize and address the legal, ethical, and policy environments for the arts

Demonstrate mastery in financial and audience development, strategic analysis and planning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Interpersonal Behavior for Arts Leaders
Financial Management for Arts Leaders
Governance in Arts Organizations
Leading Staff and Volunteers in Arts Organizations
Marketing the Arts
Public Policy and Advocacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A 3.0 GPA. Applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted on a probationary basis.
Official GRE results ONLY for students who have earned degrees from institutions issuing non-graded transcripts.

Applicants for whom English is not a native language must demonstrate English proficiency.

A completed Graduate Admissions application form and required fee

Official transcripts reflecting a four-year equivalent bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution as well as any post-baccalaureate coursework.

Current résumé

Two recommendation forms completed by individuals who have evaluated the applicant's academic work or supervised practical experience and are able to assess the potential for graduate study.

A statement that describes career objectives and discusses how participation in the program will help achieve your goals.

Tuition Fees

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18168 USD / year

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18168 USD / year

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18168 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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