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The Graduate Program in Arts Administration is open to qualified applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. No specific undergraduate course of study is required for admission to the program, although candidates must have acquired a level of expertise in one art discipline that is approximately equivalent to a baccalaureate degree.
The Admissions Committee, composed of representatives of the faculty and administrative staff, evaluate application credentials and makes decisions regarding admission to the program. Emphasis is placed upon the applicant's demonstrated scholastic ability, academic aptitude for graduate study in management, maturity, previous work experience, and career potential.
Admissions Timetable
Admission is normally granted for September and January of each year. A majority of students begin in the September, and a smaller number begin in January. The Admissions committee meets on a continuing basis to review completed applications and renders prompt admission decisions. To allow for processing time, applicants requiring student visas must have department applications and International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) materials completed at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Application Requirements
A complete application for admission must include:
- Apply online OR submit a completed application form
- A self-evaluation/personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)
- Official transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably one an academic reference
- A current resume
- A non-refundable $70 application fee for the Master's program or $25 application fee for the Certificate program. Please make check payable to Boston University
GRE or GMAT (required for International Students and for all students who have graduated within the past 24 months)
International Applicants
Must also submit the following materials in addition to the application requirements:
- International Student Data Form (ISDF)
- Financial documentation:
-Originals, not photocopies
-Shown in U.S. dollars: must reflect Minimum Expenses for 12 Months
-For Boston University specifically, no other college or university
-No more than one year old
-Indicate the period of time the support will be provided
-Written in English
-Sponsorship Certification Form
- Original TOEFL score (Institution code: 3040; Department code: 99); or IELTS
- Original GRE score (Institution code: 3108) or GMAT (Code: P42-T 7-05)
Application materials should be mailed to:
Boston University
Arts Administration Department
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
