Yes. Each year we accept students interested in managing orchestras, theatres, operas, dance companies and museums. Our program is specifially designed for those who want to work in the management of the arts.

Generally, no. The Arts Administration program course sequence is designed to allow the students to gain information that builds from one class to the next. There is little flexibility in the course sequencing and students may usually not take classes out of sequence.

The College of Business has a prerequisite course:  an online Harvard Excel Spreadsheet course.  You are required to complete, and get a passing grade for, this online course before you begin your program at UC.  All entering Arts Administration students, whether they have applied for the MA or MA/MBA Sequence, must complete this course.  Details of how to complete this online prerequisite course can be attained from the College of Business.

International students should complete all required application materials by the January 2, 2012 deadline.  They must also comply with University application guidelines for international students.

The application deadline is January 2, 2012.  After reviewing the applications, the Arts Administration faculty will request interviews in Cincinnati for qualified applicants. In cases where distance and cost are prohibitive, phone interviews may be substituted, though there are distinct advantages to the student with the live interview.

Classes begin in late August and end in late April.   Students complete two summer internships at arts organizations of their choice during the program.   

No. The Arts Administration program course sequence is designed to allow the students to gain information that builds from one class to the next. There is little flexibility in the course sequencing and students may usually not take classes out of sequence.  That sequencing begins in August.

The University determines the cost of tuition.  A high percentage of Arts Administration students are granted University Graduate Scholarships, which cover the majority (approx 65-75%) of the tuition.  Some students selected to the Arts Administration program also receive graduate assistantships which adequately pay students for working 20 hours per week within various offices at the College.  More information about these scholarships and other UC Financial Aid is available through CCM Financial Information  

The MA in Arts Administration is completed in two years of fulltime study.   The MA/MBA in Arts Administration takes two years to complete.  Dual degree candidates take additional classes at the College of Business throughout the two years. 

Not if your job is full time.  The Arts Administration Program accepts 10-12 students per year who must study full-time.  The nature of the coursework and class times requires full-time status.  Many of our students are able to work part-time within the College or at arts organizations in Cincinnati.  Due to the rigorous academics of the program, it is not recommended that students work more than 20 hour per week. 

In short, yes. Although it is not required that you apply to both programs, most students in the MA program decide to pursue the MBA program upon arriving at UC. To save you extra time and effort, we recommend you apply to the dual degree.

The CCM Arts Administration program accepts 10-12 students per year.  Great emphasis is placed on individual attention and developing the potential of each student.  The program tends to give priority to applicants who display previous experience in the field of arts administration, whether it is a career, part-time, internship, or structured volunteering. It is not enough to have a background in the performing arts; the ideal candidates for this program have had exposure to the administrative aspects of non-profit organizations.  This experience enables students to have points of reference that compliment and enhance the curriculum. 

The base requirements for acceptance are a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. Admission to the program is competitive.  Priority is given to applicants who display previous experience in the field of arts administration, whether it is a career, part-time, internship, or structured volunteering. It is not enough to have a background in the performing arts; the ideal candidates for this program have had exposure to the administrative aspects of non-profit organizations.  This experience enables students to have points of reference that compliment and enhance the curriculum. 

Applicants to the dual degree MA/MBA in Arts Administration Program must take the GMAT. Applicants to the MA in Arts Administration Program may take either the GRE or the GMAT. When applying for the dual degree, scores and application materials should be sent to the COB Admissions Office AND the CCM Admissions Office.

Because most students pursue the dual degree, we recommend you take the GMAT. This will save you extra time, effort, and money. For online practice tests and for more information please see the website http://www.testprepreview.com/gmat_practice.htm.

Dual degree candidates must complete an application with the College-Conservatory of Music and must also apply to the College of Business. These applications are completely separate, so each application's requirements must be met independently.  Both applications are available through the Arts Administration website.

For more information on applying to the dual degree program, please see Applying to the Arts Administration MA/MBA link.

Begin the application process at this link http://www.ccm.uc.edu/arts_admin/admissions.asp

When applying for the dual MA/MBA program, you should apply for the full-time MBA program and then choose the Arts Administration joint degree from the drop-down box.