What
is Arts Administration?
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 enable a student to develop the necessary
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If
I am an international student must I to attend school full time?
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. Back
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Is
it in my favor to study on a part time basis?
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. Back
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What kind of jobs can I expect to
find when completing a Master of Science in Arts Administration?
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. Back
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How
often do classes meet and how long are they?
Classes
meet once a week for three hours at a time from 6-9 pm. The only
exception is the internship class, which meets 3 times a semester
from 4-6 pm. Back
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How
hard is it to find an apartment and what is the rent like?
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. Back
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Do
I need to have a car in Boston?
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. Back
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Where
do I want to live in Boston?
In
the Boston area there are many locations that are popular for
students to live. Please refer to http://www.bu.edu/orientation/ for more information. Back
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Where
is Boston University located?
Boston
University is conveniently located on the B-Green Line of the
T and easily accessible by the bus # 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. Back
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Do
I need to have work experience before applying to the program?
We prefer students to have 2-4 years of work experience
because these students tend to enhance classroom discussion, but
it is not required. Back
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What
kind of background are you looking for from applicants?
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. Back
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What
if I am making a career change and have a limited background
in the arts?
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.
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May
I get in touch with current students and or alumni to discuss
the program?
Sure. Contact our office via phone or email and
we will put you in touch with a student or alum from your specific
area of interest. Back
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May
I sit in on a class?
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. Back
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Is
there financial assistance available to students?
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. Back
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Is
an interview required for the application procedure?
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. Email
or call us to arrange a time. Back
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How is Metropolitan College (MET) related to Boston University?
MET stands for Metropolitan College, a division/school
of Boston University that includes a number of professional education
programs. Boston University, like many large universities, is
organized administratively into a number of individual schools
and colleges (seventeen in our case). Your degree will of course
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Entering
the Arts Administration program directly from college, I worried that
older students would have had significant work experience and I would
be unable to contribute as effectively during class. But everyone
in the program immediately made me feel like an equal; they respected
and encouraged me and let me know that my ideas and opinions were valued.
Simply put, this program is the most welcoming and intellectually stimulating
environment I have ever experienced. Enrolling in the Arts Administration
program at Boston University is undoubtedly the best decision I have
ever made.
