Art Management, B.S.

(51 credits)

The Bachelor of Science in Art Management, under the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership, combines a liberal arts core curriculum with an interdisciplinary blend of management, arts, law, marketing, and communications courses. Built on the competencies of the Business School’s core course foundation, the program is designed to prepare students for a career in managing community-based arts organizations. 

Upon completing the program of study in Art Management, students will:

• Demonstrate achievement of core business skills in the functional areas of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and human resources.
• Demonstrate an expertise in the technical, professional, and strategic skills necessary to lead projects successfully from inception to completion.
•  Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assume management positions in organizations dedicated to the arts.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 

REQUIRED CORE (24 credits)

BE 135 - Business Communications
AC 161 - Financial Accounting
BE 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
BE 334 - Business Law
MG 131 - Principles of Management
MG 231 - Principles of Marketing
MG 309 - Business Ethics
MG 391 - Business Capstone

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)

AM 111 - Introduction to Art Management
AM 129 - Art Space Management
AR 216 - Arts and Entrepreneurship
BE 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics
CIS 301 - Technology and the Arts
AM 351 - Museum and Curatorial Studies
MG 315 - Nonprofit Fundraising and Introduction to Foundation Grant Writing
AM 380 - Art Management Internship

Select one (3 credits):

AH 230 - Art History Survey I
AH 231 - Art History Survey II
AH 232 - Art History Survey III