Arts administration
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arts Administration?
- How is Metropolitan College (MET) related to Boston University?
- If I am an international student do I have to attend school full-time?
- Is it in my favor to study on a part time basis?
- How often do classes meet and how long are they?
- May I sit in on a class?
- What kind of jobs can I expect to find having completed a Master of Science in Arts Administration?
- Do I need to have work experience before applying to the program?
- What kind of background are you looking for from applicants?
- What if I am making a career change and have a limited background in the arts?
- Is there financial assistance available to students?
- Is an interview required for the application procedure?
- Can I get in touch with current students and/or alumni to discuss the program?
- Where is Boston University located?
- How hard is it to find an apartment and what is the rent like?
- Where do I want to live in Boston?
- Do I need a car in Boston?
Arts Administration is the array of professional positions that are associated with managing arts organizations (performing and visual). These include program and project directors, development and fundraising, educational outreach, box office, exhibition planning and financial management. Because the vast majority of arts organizations are nonprofit corporations, many of our courses are based on the non-profit model which enables a student to develop the necessary skills for this environment.
Metropolitan College is one of Boston University's 17 degree-granting schools and colleges. MET offers more than 60 full- and part-time degree and certificate programs at the undergradate and graduate levels, taught by Boston University's faculty of scholars and practitioners. MET's convenient evening, online, and blended classes make it an ideal education resource for today's working professional.
Yes. All international students are required by law to attend school full-time with the exception of your final semester, when you may attend part time if needed.
Yes. Part time studies allow students to begin working in the field while in school—a great way to apply your skills as acquired in class. Tuition rates also favor part time study since students pay a lower fee on a per course basis.
Classes meet once a week for three hours at a time from 6-9 p.m. The only exception is the internship class, which meets 3 times a semester from 4-6 p.m.
Absolutely! We encourage all potential applicants to visit the school and to sit in on a class. It's a wonderful way to meet current students and to get a feel for the program.
That will depend largely upon your previous work experience and the amount of experience you acquire during your study here. We have had several students who have been hired as executive directors of (mid-sized) arts organizations upon graduation. Most often, students with limited experience are hired on as project directors and coordinators in arts organizations.
We prefer students to have 2-4 years of work experience because these students tend to enhance classroom discussion, but it is not required.
We are looking for a mature and diverse group of students who have serious convictions about the importance of the arts, and who have attained a measure of expertise in one arts discipline—either through education, work, or practice.
In this case, we might require that you take a few pre-requisite arts classes before applying to the program. The Director, Daniel Ranalli, will assist you in selecting the most suitable classes.
Yes. There are 3-4 graduate assistantships per semester as well as additional programs available from the financial aid office in the form of loans and deferred payment plans.
No. An interview is not required for the application process, but we strongly recommend that you speak with the Director, Professor Daniel Ranalli, or the Assistant Director, Professor Richard Maloney prior to making a decision about whether to choose Boston University. You may do this in person, or by telephone. E-mail or call us to arrange a time.
Sure. Contact our office via phone or e-mail and we will put you in touch with a student or alum from your specific area of interest.
Boston University is conveniently located on the B-Green Line of the T and easily accessible by the # 57 bus on Commonwealth Ave. The University is minutes away from Kenmore Station and Fenway Park. All the essentials of student living are close at hand from clothing stores to grocery stores.
There is a very high occupancy rate for apartments in the Boston area, therefore it is important to plan well in advance for living arrangements. Rent here is at the higher end of the spectrum for all U.S. cities.
In the Boston area there are many locations that are popular for students to live. Please refer to BU Apartment Rentals for more information.
Not at all. A car in Boston is an expensive proposition and parking can be inconvenient. The T (train/subway), the bus, and walking are the easiest means of getting around.
