The design of the master's degree program in arts management is based on the underlying belief that professional arts managers must be familiar with the social, cultural, and ethical contexts of the arts in general.

The program's objectives are to:

• Prepare students for professional leadership positions in various international, national, and regional public and private arts organizations including museums and galleries, community nonprofit organizations, performance venues, and private settings such as arts foundations.

• Provide professional experience in arts agencies by incorporating a field-based internship and practicum component that enhances students' ability to move into professional positions in arts organizations.

• Facilitate the development of individual research projects that contribute to the body of knowledge on the theory and practice of arts policy, administration, and management in an era of dynamic sociocultural change.

• Provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills or develop new careers in the arts.