Students matriculating in the arts administration program are required to have some direct work experience in arts organizations prior to degree conferral. A minimum of six of the ten required courses must be completed before the student undertakes the actual fieldwork, although the planning phase may begin earlier. The program maintains a formal relationship with a core group of potential host organizations that have been selected for their willingness to work with interns, although it is possible to intern with other organizations as well. The student is expected to complete a total of 150 hours of work with the host agency, generally within a single semester.

The Arts Administration program at Boston University has allowed me to grow both professionally and artistically complementing the administrative and performing experience acquired in my native Israel. This past year, I served as assistant director of Mozart's "La Finta Gardiniera" performed by BU's Opera Institute and was a development researcher for BU's Tanglewood Institute youth summer camp. This summer I will serve as the marketing intern at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA. These "real world" opportunities combined with a comprehensive curriculum and supportive faculty and staff make me confident that my career is on solid ground.

Gali Halpern, International student
Master of Science in Arts Administration '06

Recent Internship Sites:

Peabody Essex Museum Performance Arts Programs, CT